Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
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
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 advantages 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
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 serious 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.
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.
Selection Criteria
Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply: Please apply online by submitting 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 focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together. Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community. Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
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.
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📌 Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
🏢 Canberra Health Services
📍 Canberra