Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs team in Central Australia. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both forensic and community mental health settings in a unique and culturally rich part of Australia.
This position is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about making a difference in remote and Indigenous health while contributing to teaching and training programs for medical students and psychiatry registrars.
What's on Offer?
1. Salary Package: Up to $347,549 (inclusive of allowances)
2. Benefits:
* Specialist Clinician: $248,765 - $304,012
* Senior Specialist Clinician: $314,354 - $347,549
* Additional Allowances:
o Professional Training Allowance: $21,603 - $27,967
o Second Roster Allowance: $41,433
o Private Practice Allowance: $103,538 - $145,005
* Salary Packaging Benefits: $9,010
* Ancillary Leave: 6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks professional development leave
* Superannuation and Leave Loading:
About the Location
Alice Springs is a vibrant community surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and national parks. With a laid-back lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and work-life balance. This region provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with Indigenous populations, addressing unique healthcare challenges and contributing to meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver expert psychiatric care across community and forensic settings (50:50 split).
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.
* Contribute to teaching psychiatry to medical students and postgraduate trainees.
* Flexible working arrangements considered.
Requirements
* Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
* Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
* A genuine interest in rural and remote health and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.