About the Role
Join a dedicated mental health team providing specialist psychiatric care to a diverse population in the Katherine region.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural setting, working across inpatient and community services.
You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and contribute to service development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment.
Lead clinical decision-making and support junior medical staff.
Engage in community outreach and culturally sensitive care.
Participate in teaching and supervision activities.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and allowances.
Relocation assistance and generous leave entitlements.
Work-life balance in a unique location surrounded by natural beauty.
Opportunities for professional development and research.
About Katherine
Located in the heart of the Northern Territory, Katherine is known for its stunning landscapes, including Nitmiluk Gorge and nearby national parks.
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with outdoor adventures, rich cultural experiences, and a welcoming community.
Eligibility
Specialist registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration).
Fellowship with RANZCP or equivalent.
Experience in rural or remote mental health care is desirable.
Supervision may be possible for the right IMG candidate - Substantially Comparable via RANZCP or eligible for the Accelerated or Fast Track pathway
The outback meets the tropics at this truly spectacular location.
This 60-bed hospital is located in the Northern Territories (NT) and works closely with a service for emergency retrieval within the district and inter-hospital transfer.
There are multiple services including Emergency and Medical.
Located 320 kilometers north of Darwin explore a magnificent region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs, and ancient aboriginal culture.
Experience hot springs, wondrous national parks, landscapes of ochre, and waters of turquoise this is a one-of-a-kind location with so many opportunities for adventure.
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