Stage 1 Psychiatry Trainee — Rural NSW

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking Trainees in Psychiatry to commence February 2027. Stage 1 positions are available at Bloomfield Hospital (Orange), Bathurst, and Dubbo. Candidates must have been accepted by RANZCP to commence training and meet prevocational requirements.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care, supports learning toward Fellowship, and emphasizes recovery-oriented care across diverse settings in rural NSW.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated empathy and support for patients with a patient-centric and recovery-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist psychiatric care to patients and families while enabling entry to training and supporting ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented mental health care.
• Deliver psychiatric assessment and care across the mental health continuum in various clinical settings and with people of all ages.
• Contribute to improving mental health care for Aboriginal peoples.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Calm under pressure

Clinical governance

Professional development

Education

Prevocational Medical Training (2 years)

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking Trainees in Psychiatry to commence February 2027. Stage 1 positions are available at Bloomfield Hospital (Orange), Bathurst, and Dubbo. Candidates must have been accepted by RANZCP to commence training and meet prevocational requirements.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care, supports learning toward Fellowship, and emphasizes recovery-oriented care across diverse settings in rural NSW.