Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist (Job Number: 02OCK)
Description : Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, Classification: Staff Specialist / Senior Specialist, Total Salary Package: $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive.
Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Attraction and Retention Incentive + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
Location: Canberra Health Services, Section: Older Persons Mental Health Services - Division of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services, Closing Date: 19th October 2025.
What can we offer you: Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital, Flexible working conditions, Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions, Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time), Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time), VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates, Attraction and Retention Incentive - $50,000 - $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time), Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).
About the Role: Position Overview - Older Person Mental Health Services are specialist inpatient and community based mental health assessment and treatment services for adults in the ACT experiencing moderate to severe functional impairment due to reliable mental illness/disorder with associated complex needs and risk.
The successful applicant will have specialist experience in General Psychiatry and a Certificate of Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age, and high-level skills relevant to both inpatient and community services, including the provision of ECT services. Emphasis on recovery focus and person-centred care are essential.
Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.
The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
For more information regarding the position duties please contact Jasmine Johnson at or at
To Apply please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
CHS is committed to being an employer of choice, providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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📌 Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
🏢 Canberra Health Services
📍 Australia