Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

MedRecruit Limited; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is sourcing a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Community Treatment Team in Lismore, NSW. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to adults in the community and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and continuity of care.

The position is permanent full-time, based in Lismore, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available. NSW Health Staff Specialist Award alignment is expected, offering a competitive package and

Qualifications

• Consultant Psychiatrist with eligibility for medical registration in Australia.
• Board certification or equivalent in psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and continuity of care.

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health

Location: Lismore, Northern NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

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

About the Role

The Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Treatment Team based in Lismore. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support recovery and continuity of care.

Why Lismore?

Located in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, Lismore is a vibrant regional city known for its artistic culture, lush hinterland, and proximity to world-famous beaches.

Lifestyle highlights:

• Just a short drive to Byron Bay, Ballina, and Lennox Head.
• Surrounded by rainforests, national parks, and rolling hills.
• A strong community spirit with regular festivals, markets, and cultural events.
• Access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast via nearby airports.
• Affordable living and a relaxed pace of life.

Extraordinary natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and amazing cultural diversity lure many to this town in the heart of the far north coast of NSW.

A high concentration of artists and creatives add a distinct flair and the rich surrounding farmland is known for its coffee, avocados, beef production and more. Relax with sports of every code, wonderful parks and a huge array of eateries.

Enjoy this stunning area with a career at a regional referral, level 5, base hospital featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, intensive care/cardiac unit, general medical and surgical wards, mental health and many other facilities.