Psychiatry Consultant Specialist - Northern NSW

Consultant Psychiatrists & Clinical Directors

Northern NSW | Coastal Lifestyle | Multiple Leadership & Consultant Roles

The Opportunity

Live and work in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal regions while advancing your career in Mental Health leadership and specialist practice.

We are currently recruiting for multiple Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director positions across a progressive health service in Northern New South Wales, offering a unique blend of career progression, leadership opportunity, and exceptional lifestyle.

Available Roles

* Clinical Director – Adult Inpatient Mental Health
* Clinical Director – Adult Community Mental Health
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient Mental Health
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Emergency Care (MHEC)
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Acute Care Service
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Treatment Teams (Tweed & Grafton)
* Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison

The Role

You will provide high-quality, specialist psychiatric services within a multidisciplinary team environment, while contributing to clinical leadership, service development, and education.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering safe, evidence-based psychiatric care
* Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams
* Supervising and mentoring junior medical staff and trainees
* Contributing to clinical governance, service improvement, and quality initiatives
* Supporting education, training, and workforce development

Clinical Director roles will additionally include strategic leadership, service planning, and operational oversight.

The Location

Northern NSW offers a highly sought-after coastal lifestyle, combining natural beauty with vibrant communities:

* World-class beaches, surfing, and coastal living
* National parks, hiking trails, and outdoor lifestyle
* Thriving café culture, local markets, and arts scene
* Easy access to major centres and international airports
* Family-friendly communities with excellent schools



* Leadership and career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative mental health services
* Diverse clinical exposure across inpatient and community settings
* Genuine work-life balance in a premium lifestyle location
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional mental health

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Encouraged

This service is highly experienced in supporting international psychiatrists, offering:

*482 visa sponsorship available
* Assistance with RANZCP pathway and registration
* Relocation support and initial accommodation
* Structured onboarding and peer support

Requirements

UK Applicants:

* MRCPsych
* CCT (awarded from August 2007 onwards)

Other International Applicants:

* Eligibility for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA**
* Fellowship of the **RANZCP** or equivalent pathway

All Applicants:

* Experience in Adult Mental Health and/or CAMHS
* Strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork
* Demonstrated leadership and clinical capability



* Competitive salary + salary packaging options
* Generous superannuation + annual leave loading
* Flexible rostering and work arrangements
* Relocation assistance + accommodation on arrival
* Lower cost of living compared to metro locations


Roland Ramberg

Principal Consultant | Santè Recruitment

www.sante-recruitment.com

roland@sante-recruitment.com

+61 (0) 42 688 7086 |