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Psychiatrist Jobs in Australia and New Zealand

Take a deeper dive into the opportunities available for Psychiatry jobs.

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Locum Psychiatry Consultant for Community Care Stream needed in Greater Hobart - Earn $2600 per day

Escape to Hobart for your next adventure! Embrace a rewarding short-term opportunity where your expe...

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Locum Infant and Child Psychiatry Consultant needed in Ballarat - $2500 per day

Make an impact in historic Ballarat! Enjoy a fulfilling mental health role with travel and accommoda...

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Locum Psychiatry Consultant for Community and PECC/ED needed in Wollongong - $3050 per day

Coastal living meets meaningful work in beautiful Wollongong! Step into a rewarding mental health ro...

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Locum Psychiatry Consultant for Inpatient Unit needed in Hobart - $2900 per day

Work with purpose in picturesque Hobart! Enjoy a rewarding mental health role with travel and accomm...

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Locum Psychiatry Consultant for CATT/CL needed in Alice Springs - $2800 per day

Experience the heart of Australia in Alice Springs! Make a meaningful impact in mental health while ...

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Locum Psychiatry Consultant for Consultation and Liaison Short Stay Unit needed in Hobart - $2900 per day

Discover the charm of Hobart while making a real difference in mental health. Travel and accommodati...

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Psychiatrist job opportunities

Our recruitment consultants will work with you to understand your expertise and ambitions, matching you to opportunities that aren’t advertised on any job boards.

Locum vs Permanent Psychiatrist Roles: Which is Right for You?

Locum psychiatrist jobs are ideal for those looking to travel, experience diverse clinical settings, and enjoy premium hourly rates. With travel and accommodation often included, locum work lets you make a real difference while exploring new communities.

Permanent psychiatrist employment provides consistency and the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships. You’ll become part of a high-class clinical team, contribute to patient continuity of care, and benefit from long-term career development. With a stable income and access to entitlements like professional development allowances, these roles are a strong fit for those seeking a structured career pathway.

Expert AHPRA and Psychiatry College registration Support

Internationally trained 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, working visas and permanent residency.

Register with our Psychiatry team today and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion about the next step in your medical career.

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Meet our Recruitment team

Claire Ponsford

Owner and Director

Paul Darby

General Manager - Hospital Services Locum

Max Drakeley

GP Team Manager

Skye Rogers

Junior Team Manager; Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Christina Gregory

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G and Paediatrics

Fiona Jackson

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Mikaila Brooks

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Emergency Medicine

Jade-Maree Camilleri

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tabather Cain

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Anaesthetics & ICU

Tahnee Love

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

Rebecca Crocket

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Surgery & Medicine

EJ Cuaresma

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent GP

Jane Stanke

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent GP (UK Based)

Charlie Hellmundt

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Amy Beddall

Associate Recruiter - Locum GP

Anna Mullins

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP AMS

Emma Chadwick

Recruitment Consultant – Locum GP

Eamon McCurry

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Paediatrics

Kelly Deakin

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Claudine Zaarour

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Physicians

Amber Derby-Davies

Recruitment Consultant - Locum O&G

Yasmin Lockey

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Courtney Lewis

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry

Robyn Pascoe

Recruitment Consultant - Locum Psychiatry (Non-Specialist)

Nicole Langan

Recruitment Consultant – Locum Surgery

Ashlea Harvey

Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, ICU, General Medicine, O&G, Fertility and Paediatrics

Chloe Frost

Recruitment Consultant - Permanent Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology

Working with you to build a satisfying psychiatry career

  • "I have been working with Wavelength for several years and have been extremely happy with their service. They were very pleasant and helpful with the accreditation process. They listened to my work and location preferences and have been able to accommodate them well."

    Dr Andris
    Psychiatrist
  • "Thinking of locum work? Then strongly consider Wavelength as your agent. I have been with them since 2010 and have always found them efficient and eminently reliable. The efforts of the team gave me the feeling that my needs were uppermost on their agenda. They perform their management with adroitness and alacrity. I have no need to give any other locum agency a second look."

    Dr Edwin
    Psychiatrist
  • "Within 24hrs of signing up, Wavelength had the contacts within the Hospital system to find me exactly the job I wanted, in the Hospital I wanted, in a major Australian city near my house - so I could both live in a major central city and locum there at the same time. I definitely recommend Wavelength, they are a pleasure to work with."

    Dr Monty
    Psychiatry Registrar

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We also have great employment opportunities in the following areas:

Whether you specialise in emergency medicine, anaesthetics, radiology, or another medical field, our team is here to support your career every step of the way. We work with doctors across all specialties, providing tailored support from job search to negotiation and onboarding. With our extensive network of over 1,000 healthcare employers, we’ll connect you with the right role.

Frequently Asked Questions about Psychiatrist Jobs

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 is the highest paying psychiatrist job

Psychiatrist jobs are top earners. Especially those working in high-demand areas or rural and remote settings through locum placements or senior-level consultant roles, where you can earn upward of $400,000 per year.

However, earnings vary significantly depending on a range of factors including location, subspecialty, public vs private sector work, and whether you take on-call or overtime hours. Whatever your priority, we’ll help you find the right opportunity to maximise your income.

Is psychiatry in demand in Australia?

Yes, psychiatry continues to be one of the most in-demand specialties in Australia. With growing awareness and increased need for mental health services across all patient age groups, psychiatrists are highly sought after in both urban and regional locations of Australia. Whether you specialise in general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic or addiction, there are a wide range of psychiatrist employment opportunities available.

What Subspecialties of Psychiatry do you recruit for?

Our Psychiatry recruitment 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

Is it hard to find a job as a psychiatrist​?

Psychiatrist jobs are diverse. From community-based services to acute inpatient units, there are roles to match your clinical interests and career direction. At Wavelength, we simplify the process. Our recruitment team takes care of everything - from finding the right roles and aligning them with your personal preferences, to managing paperwork, applications and contract negotiations. So no more spending your evening scrolling job boards or writing applications, we take care of it all.

What qualifications do you need to work as a Psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

If you’re an internationally trained psychiatrist looking to pursue our psychiatrist employment opportunities, the key requirement is recognition of your qualifications by the relevant medical council (AMC or NZMC). Accepted qualifications include:

  • 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

Wavelength’s Regulatory and Migration team will guide you through the registration process with AHPRA (Australia) or the Medical Council of New Zealand, ensuring a smooth transition to practice.

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

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 is the highest paying psychiatrist job

Psychiatrist jobs are top earners. Especially those working in high-demand areas or rural and remote settings through locum placements or senior-level consultant roles, where you can earn upward of $400,000 per year.

However, earnings vary significantly depending on a range of factors including location, subspecialty, public vs private sector work, and whether you take on-call or overtime hours. Whatever your priority, we’ll help you find the right opportunity to maximise your income.

Is psychiatry in demand in Australia?

Yes, psychiatry continues to be one of the most in-demand specialties in Australia. With growing awareness and increased need for mental health services across all patient age groups, psychiatrists are highly sought after in both urban and regional locations of Australia. Whether you specialise in general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic or addiction, there are a wide range of psychiatrist employment opportunities available.

What Subspecialties of Psychiatry do you recruit for?

Our Psychiatry recruitment 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

Is it hard to find a job as a psychiatrist​?

Psychiatrist jobs are diverse. From community-based services to acute inpatient units, there are roles to match your clinical interests and career direction. At Wavelength, we simplify the process. Our recruitment team takes care of everything - from finding the right roles and aligning them with your personal preferences, to managing paperwork, applications and contract negotiations. So no more spending your evening scrolling job boards or writing applications, we take care of it all.

What qualifications do you need to work as a Psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

If you’re an internationally trained psychiatrist looking to pursue our psychiatrist employment opportunities, the key requirement is recognition of your qualifications by the relevant medical council (AMC or NZMC). Accepted qualifications include:

  • 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

Wavelength’s Regulatory and Migration team will guide you through the registration process with AHPRA (Australia) or the Medical Council of New Zealand, ensuring a smooth transition to practice.

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

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 is the highest paying psychiatrist job

Psychiatrist jobs are top earners. Especially those working in high-demand areas or rural and remote settings through locum placements or senior-level consultant roles, where you can earn upward of $400,000 per year.

However, earnings vary significantly depending on a range of factors including location, subspecialty, public vs private sector work, and whether you take on-call or overtime hours. Whatever your priority, we’ll help you find the right opportunity to maximise your income.

Is psychiatry in demand in Australia?

Yes, psychiatry continues to be one of the most in-demand specialties in Australia. With growing awareness and increased need for mental health services across all patient age groups, psychiatrists are highly sought after in both urban and regional locations of Australia. Whether you specialise in general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic or addiction, there are a wide range of psychiatrist employment opportunities available.

What Subspecialties of Psychiatry do you recruit for?

Our Psychiatry recruitment 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

Is it hard to find a job as a psychiatrist​?

Psychiatrist jobs are diverse. From community-based services to acute inpatient units, there are roles to match your clinical interests and career direction. At Wavelength, we simplify the process. Our recruitment team takes care of everything - from finding the right roles and aligning them with your personal preferences, to managing paperwork, applications and contract negotiations. So no more spending your evening scrolling job boards or writing applications, we take care of it all.

What qualifications do you need to work as a Psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand?

If you’re an internationally trained psychiatrist looking to pursue our psychiatrist employment opportunities, the key requirement is recognition of your qualifications by the relevant medical council (AMC or NZMC). Accepted qualifications include:

  • 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

Wavelength’s Regulatory and Migration team will guide you through the registration process with AHPRA (Australia) or the Medical Council of New Zealand, ensuring a smooth transition to practice.

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

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