Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health
Location: Lismore, Northern NSW, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
About the Role
The Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Treatment Team based in Lismore.
This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support recovery and continuity of care.
Why Lismore?
Located in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, Lismore is a vibrant regional city known for its artistic culture, lush hinterland, and proximity to world-famous beaches.
Lifestyle highlights:
Just a short drive to Byron Bay, Ballina, and Lennox Head.
Surrounded by rainforests, national parks, and rolling hills.
A solid community spirit with regular festivals, markets, and cultural events.
Access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast via nearby airports.
Affordable living and a relaxed pace of life.
If this sounds like it could be the change you’ve been looking for then enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.
Extraordinary natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and amazing cultural diversity lure many to this town in the heart of the far north coast of NSW.
A high concentration of artists and creatives add a distinct flair and the rich surrounding farmland is known for its coffee, avocados, beef production and more.
Relax with sports of every code, wonderful parks and a huge array of eateries.
Enjoy this stunning area with a career at a regional referral, level 5, base hospital featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, intensive care/cardiac unit, general medical and surgical wards, mental health and many other facilities.
Required Skill Profession
Counselors, Social Workers, And Other Community And Social Service Specialists