Forensic Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
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Key Details
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Sections: Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 11 December 2025
Indicative Base Salary Package: $313,000 to $415,000 (pro rata for part time) – Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive
* Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198
* Private Practice Scheme Allowance
* On-call allowance
* Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $19,180 (Pro Rata Part Time)
* Superannuation (12%)
Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
Attraction and Retention Incentives (ARIn)
Core Group Psychiatry ARIn $50,000 to $75,000 pa + Superannuation (negotiated in line with the classification for the successful candidate).
* Subject to meeting eligibility criteria
* Reviewed for eligibility every 2 years
* Does not form part of the base salary
What can we offer you
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS .
* Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)
* Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
* VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
* City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
About The Role
Position Overview
Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to children, youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people's homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focused and/or harm minimisation approach.
Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) Provides Services To
* Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) adult correctional centre via Acute Response and Case Management Teams in the Custodial Mental Health settings
* Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC)
* Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU), a secure mental health unit with 10 acute and 15 subacute beds
Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed postgraduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and online journals and textbooks.
The preferred candidate may be considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.
For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Prerequisites
* 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.
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