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Benefit from our unrivaled network of healthcare providers and our expertise in helping Psychiatrists find the most rewarding locum and permanent Psychiatrist jobs over +22 years.
From flexible Psychiatry locum jobs Australia-wide to exciting permanent roles for Psychiatrists that tick all your boxes, our Psychiatry Team will work alongside you to understand your priorities providing invaluable help every step of the way.
When you register to join our network, you’ll be the first to hear about any exclusive permanent Psychiatrist jobs or locum Psychiatry contracts. Our Psychiatry team will help you throughout your Psychiatrist job search, whether it be in the public or private sector. We’ll also handle all your contract details, negotiate the best remuneration package and assist with all the paperwork.
Register today and our experienced team will be in touch to help you find your next rewarding Psychiatrist job.
What is the average Psychiatrist Salary?
Psychiatrists working in Australia can expect to earn the following for locum and permanent roles:
- Psychiatry Registrars and CMOs: between $85,000 to $250,000 per year
- Staff Specialist Psychiatrists in permanent roles: can earn a salary between $250,000 to $500,000 per year, depending on location
- Psychiatrists in private practice: earn a salary up to $800,000 per annum
- Locum Consultant Psychiatrists: pay rates between $2,000 to $2,500 per day plus accommodation and travel, depending on location
What Subspecialties of Psychiatry do we recruit for?
Our Psychiatry team can provide you with access to the most rewarding locum and permanent Psychiatrist jobs in the following areas:
| Child, Adolescent & Youth | Forensic Psychiatry | Psychogeriatric |
| Community Psychiatry | General Adult Psychiatry | Perinatal & Infant Psychiatry |
| Consultation-Liaison | Indigenous Mental Health | Rehabilitation Psychiatry |
| Drug & Alcohol/Addiction |
Intellectual Disability |
What qualifications do you need to work as a Psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?
- UK/Ireland – MRCPsych combined with the CCT (or CCST or JCHMT as appropriate)
- Canada – Fellowship in Psychiatry or Certificate in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
- USA – Certificate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Benefit from regulatory advice, help with Psychiatry College registration and more
Our Psychiatrists get free expert advice from our in-house Regulatory and Migration team on all aspects of the registration and migration process including AHPRA, RANZCP, Medicare and a working visa.
Register with our Psychiatry team today and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion about the next step in your medical career.
Results 81 locum jobs found
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| Psych - Child/Adolescent | Consultant / Specialist | Newcastle, NSW, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Assist this Short Stay Unit as a Part-Time Psychiatrist.Secure this part time, 3 month role earning $2000 per day!
Contact Yasmin Lockey on +61 2 8353 9060 or email ylockey@wave.com.au
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| Psych - General Adult, Divergent Careers - Telehealth | Consultant / Specialist, Director / Clinical Director | Perth, WA, Australia | Immediate | $2,700 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Work from home as a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist!Assist this Perth based service providing Telehealth support.
Contact Melissa Welsh on +61 2 8353 9045 or email mwelsh@wave.com.au
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| Psych - Child/Adolescent | Consultant / Specialist | Bendigo, VIC, Australia | Immediate | Rate on application | Apply | |||||||||
Make a positive impact as a Youth Psychiatrist in regional VIC!Discover why this hospital recently won an architecture award for its great new facility and receives positive feedback from our recent locums. This role combines Older age, Adult and Perinatal Psychiatry for something truly different.
Contact Reece Percy on +61 2 8353 9054 or email rpercy@wave.com.au
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| Psych - Child/Adolescent | Consultant / Specialist | Launceston , TAS, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
General Adult Locum Psychiatrist needed !Work part time at an exclusive rate!
Contact Reece Percy on +61 2 8353 9054 or email rpercy@wave.com.au
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| Psych - Child/Adolescent | Consultant / Specialist | Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Immediate | $2,000 per day | Apply | |||||||||
Major teaching hospital requires an C&A Psychiatrist for a long term locum
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| Duration: | 6 months |
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| Conditions: | 4 October for 6 months (minimum of 3- 4 weeks to be considered). On-call may be required. Flight allowance, self-contained accommodation & car provided. Paid via Wavelength payroll (tax & superannuation deducted from daily rate) or Pty Ltd Company (note, we cannot pay via Sole Trader ABN) |
| Credentials: | Completion of hospital specific credentialing. |
| Job ID: | J114991 |
Adult Psychiatrist for a long term locum required
Secure this 4 -month locum in sunny QLD!
| Duration: | 4 Months |
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| Conditions: | 4 October to end of January 2022 blocks considered. minimum of 4 weeks. Flight allowance, self-contained accommodation & car provided. Paid via Wavelength payrol |
| Credentials: | Completion of hospital specific credentialing |
| Job ID: | J115270 |
Adult community Psychiatrist needed in Ballarat!
This hospital has ongoing needs with flexible 3-5 working days
| Duration: | ongoing |
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| Conditions: | October - Ongoing 3-5 days/ Adult inpatient role.On-call may be required. Flights, accommodation, and car hire provided. Paid via Wavelength payroll as PAYG (tax & superannuation deducted from daily rate) or Pty Ltd Company (note, we cannot pay via Sole Trader ABN). National Police Check required. |
| Credentials: | Completion of hospital specific credentialing. |
| Job ID: | J114821 |
Locum Community Psychiatrist Required ASAP for an ongoing role in WA!
Earn up to $3000 Per Day!
| Duration: | Ongoing |
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| Conditions: | Start ASAP in this ongoing role and secure the perfect locum in your work schedule for 2022! Locum Consultant Psychiatrist for Community based role. Reimbursed for travel expenses. Self contained accommodation & hospital car provided. Best suited to local doctors. |
| Credentials: | Completion of hospital specific credentialing |
| Job ID: | J113253 |
C&A Consultant Psychiatrist Role for Perth Metro Service!
Assist this Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit.
| Duration: | 4 Months |
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| Conditions: | ASAP to January 2021 With no on call requirements. Locum Consultant Psychiatrist required this C&A Inpatient Unit. Please enquire about the details regarding this role. |
| Credentials: | Hospital specific credentialing required |
| Job ID: | J106482 |
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist needed for community role in Coastal WA
Start ASAP and finish off 2021 with this health service!
| Duration: | 2 Months |
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| Conditions: | ASAP - 31 December 2021 Adult Integrated role for Locum Consultant Psychiatrist. On call not required. Please enquire for more details on this role. |
| Credentials: | Hospital specific credentialing required. |
| Job ID: | J108666 |