Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer, Inpatient Psychiatrist

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health district is looking for a passionate Inpatient Psychiatrist to join their Psychiatry Inpatient team at Wollongong Hospital. This permanent role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on career progression and a healthy work-life balance. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration, and experience in psychiatry is preferred. Join us and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Training, Education and Study Leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Must have valid AHPRA registration.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable vaccination and child safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to inpatients.
• Collaborate with the psychiatry team for patient welfare.
• Participate in training and education opportunities.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Current AHPRA Registration

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Psychiatrist – Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer | Wollongong Hospital | Permanent | Up to 1.0 FTE available

Location: Australia, South Coast, NSW – Only an hours drive from Sydney

Employment type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer, Permanent – Up to 1.0 FTE Available

Employer: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Closing Date: 28 October 2025

Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to pursue a career in Psychiatry?

Then you could be the perfect Psychiatrist to join the professionals at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for a Permanent Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer to join the Psychiatry Inpatient team at Wollongong Hospital.

ISLHD pride ourselves on motivating early career Staff Specialists and encouraging career progression for Staff Specialists who wish to remain in public health. A competitive salary may be offered under certain conditions. Please note that a VMO appointment will be subject to a quinquennial contract.

If you wish to apply for our recruitment website.

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.

Do not miss this opportunity to live and work in a stunning east coast Australia location. See the link below for more information about our region:

Visit Wollongong

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days (Staff Specialists only)
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay (Staff Specialists only)
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Valid NSW Drivers License

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary and permanent positions within the District.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ganesh Jeyachandran at [e-mail]
• For application-related queries or help applying, contact Bianca-lee Da Prato at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 28 October 2025