Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in NSW.
The ideal start date for this position is 2 March ****.
Position details and benefits
Title:
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Location:
Broken Hill Hospital, Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), NSW, Australia
Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated)
Salary:
Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
About the Role
Broken Hill Hospital is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and deliver high-quality psychiatric care for children and adolescents across both community-based services and the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit. This role is ideal for a psychiatrist passionate about early intervention, family-focused care, and rural health equity.
You will
Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
Deliver consult-liaison services to paediatric and emergency departments.
Support outreach and community mental health programs, including school-based initiatives.
Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to service development.
Why Broken Hill?
Broken Hill is a heritage-listed outback city with a vibrant arts scene, strong community spirit, and a unique desert landscape.
Lifestyle highlights
Affordable living and relaxed pace of life.
Cultural richness: Over 20 art galleries, festivals, and Indigenous heritage.
Outdoor adventure: National parks, stargazing, and scenic drives.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful work in a supportive regional setting with modern infrastructure and a welcoming community.
Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.
Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the NSW outback.
Located in a classic outback town with heaps of personality, this 98-bed hospital is a major referal centre for the region. It provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including caner care, gynaecology, mental health and general medical and surgical services.
The recent $30-million upgrades and redevelopments have been completed, with an upgraded oncology unit and ambulatory wing reconfiguration. A Royal Flying Doctors Base is also located nearby.
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