Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

MedRecruit Limited; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyong Hospital in the Central Coast Local Health District seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, providing leadership and high-quality psychiatric care in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will supervise junior medical staff, contribute to service development and ensure culturally safe practices, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in an inpatient multidisciplinary setting
• Supporting clinical decision-making and recovery-focused care
• Providing leadership and supervision to junior medical staff and trainees
• Contributing to service development and culturally safe practices

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Psychiatry

Location: Wyong Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable)

Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

About the Role

Wyong Hospital is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dynamic mental health team. This role focuses on providing high-quality psychiatric care within the hospital’s Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, which supports patients requiring short- to medium-term admission for assessment and treatment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting
• Supporting clinical decision-making and recovery-oriented care
• Providing leadership and supervision to junior medical staff and trainees
• Contributing to service development and integration of culturally safe practices

Why Wyong?

Located on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW, Wyong offers a unique blend of coastal living and professional opportunity:

• Lifestyle: Enjoy pristine beaches, national parks, and a relaxed community atmosphere
• Accessibility: Easy access to Sydney and Newcastle via road and rail
• Community: A welcoming environment with strong local networks and cultural diversity

This is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists seeking a meaningful role in a supportive and well-resourced regional hospital, with opportunities for professional growth and lifestyle balance.

This large public hospital provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services within the Central Coast region of NSW. The hospital has 310 beds with recent developments to include a modern 50-bed Mental Health Centre and expansion of the Emergency Department.

The Location

This beachside haven is an 80-minute drive from Sydney and a one hour drive South of Newcastle which is where the nearest airport is located. Train links run in either direction.

This peaceful town offers a laid-back lifestyle along the riverbank. Boasting some of Australia's most rugged and scenic national parkland and recreation areas, there is an impressive mountain backdrop along a scenic coastline. There is a diverse landscape providing a variety of activities to be enjoyed by all.

Activities and features include:

• Forest trails
• Pelican feeding
• Bush lookout
• Historic architecture
• Boating, fishing and water skiing