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The Position

An opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a major public mental health service in New South Wales as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) and Clinical Director.

This position offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice across adult psychiatry, including assessment, diagnosis and management of a broad range of mental health presentations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and referring clinicians to deliver integrated, patient-centred care across inpatient and hospital-based services.

The role includes exposure to:

Adult Psychiatry

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Dual Diagnosis Management

Psychotherapy

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Teaching, Supervision and Research

Depending on your experience and credentialing, there may also be opportunities to contribute to:

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will work closely with senior medical, nursing and operational leaders to support service development, workforce growth, quality initiatives and contemporary models of care. Teaching and supervision form an important component of the role, with opportunities to mentor registrars, junior doctors and medical students.

The Hospital

You will join a large health service supporting one of New South Wales' fastest-growing regions. Mental health services are delivered across multiple hospital campuses and community settings, with strong links to tertiary hospitals, academic institutions and specialist training programs.

The service is supported by a multidisciplinary workforce including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, registrars and junior medical staff. A strong focus is placed on collaboration, education, evidence-based care and continuous service improvement.

With ongoing investment in mental health services and population growth across the region, the organisation offers significant opportunities for psychiatrists looking to contribute to both clinical care and future service development.

The Location

Situated between Sydney and Newcastle, the Central Coast offers the best of coastal and metropolitan living. The region is known for its beaches, waterways, national parks and outdoor lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of two major cities.

The area continues to attract families and professionals seeking a more relaxed pace of life, supported by excellent schools, expanding infrastructure, vibrant dining precincts and a strong sense of community. Whether your interests are surfing, hiking, boating or simply spending less time commuting, the Central Coast provides an enviable work-life balance.

Essential Criteria

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist recognition

Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration in Australia

Experience in adult psychiatry, including assessment and management of a broad range of mental health presentations

Interest or experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry, dual diagnosis management and psychotherapy

Experience or interest in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and/or ECT will be highly regarded

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to teaching, supervision, research and quality improvement activities

Strong clinical leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you. Apply now or contact Chloe Frost for a confidential conversation.

The Position

This senior leadership opportunity combines clinical influence, strategic oversight and service development within a growing regional health service.

As Director Clinical Services – Mental Health, you will provide leadership across mental health and alcohol and other drug services, ensuring care is safe, contemporary and evidence based. Working alongside executive and operational leaders, you will help shape future service models, strengthen workforce capability and support the delivery of equitable care across a large and geographically diverse region.

The role offers a balance of clinical governance, workforce leadership, service planning and quality improvement, together with the opportunity to influence how mental health services are delivered across rural and remote communities. It is ideally suited to a psychiatrist who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative models of care and driving meaningful change at both a strategic and operational level.

The package ranges from approximately $425,000 to $539,000+, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes relocation assistance, regional incentives, accommodation and travel support, professional development leave, and a range of additional employment benefits.

The Hospital

You will join a health service undergoing significant investment and transformation, including the development of a new Acute Psychiatric Unit and major upgrades to clinical infrastructure.

Mental health and alcohol and other drug services operate across inpatient and community settings, supported by multidisciplinary teams delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care. The organisation is committed to service innovation, workforce sustainability and improving access to specialist mental health services throughout the region.

This is an environment where senior clinicians can play a genuine role in shaping future service delivery while remaining connected to clinical practice and patient outcomes.

The Location

Located on the stunning Western Australian coastline, this thriving regional centre offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. The region is known for its beaches, outdoor recreation, strong sense of community and relaxed pace of life.

With excellent schools, growing infrastructure and easy access to Perth, it continues to attract healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding career without the pressures often associated with major metropolitan centres. Whether your interests lie in fishing, hiking, surfing or simply enjoying more time outside work, the Midwest offers an enviable lifestyle alongside a meaningful leadership role.

Essential Criteria

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification

Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration in Australia

Experience in general adult psychiatry and alcohol and other drug services

Demonstrated leadership experience within multidisciplinary mental health settings

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and workforce development capabilities

Understanding of the delivery of services to rural, remote, Indigenous and multicultural communities

Interested in learning more?

Apply now or contact Chloe Frost for a confidential discussion about the role, service and lifestyle on offer.