Consultant Psychiatrist – Youth Trauma Service; ACT
Shape a brand-new service, delivering flexible, innovative care in beautifully appointed, purpose-built facilities.
About the Role
* Location: Lyneham – Youth Trauma Service; ACT
* Part-time Flexible | 3-4 days per week | Permanent Position
* Specialist rate + relevant allowances + TESL + Generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading this specialised Youth Trauma Service. With a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach, you will guide a multidisciplinary team dedicated to early intervention, recovery-focused practice, and delivering high-quality psychiatric care to young people aged 13–17 who have experienced trauma.
This role offers genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements—combining on-site work at headspace Canberra's state-of-the-art facility and work-from-home options. You will provide clinical leadership to a Registrar or Career Medical Officer (CMO), oversee psychiatric care, contribute to quality processes, and help shape the model of care for this innovative program.
About the Program
The Youth Trauma Service ACT supports trauma-informed, community-based services for young people aged 13–17 who have experienced trauma and are at risk of mental ill-health. These initiatives aim to strengthen safety, improve coordination across the mental health system, and ensure young people receive tailored, developmentally appropriate support.
These services are grounded in trauma-informed care, evidence-based interventions, and integrated practice. They focus on empowering young people with choice and autonomy, while building a skilled workforce capable of recognising and responding to trauma. Together, these elements create a holistic, consistent, and responsive approach to recovery for young people and their families.
This is your chance to lead and shape a pioneering new initiative in youth mental health, based in a beautifully appointed, purpose-built space designed to support best-practice care.
Your Impact
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
* Be at the forefront of an exciting new service, delivering innovative psychiatric care tailored to young people.
* Work in a beautifully appointed, purpose-built facility, designed for optimal service delivery.
* Enjoy a stimulating and diverse client load, matched to your strengths and interests.
* Make a real difference, providing timely, early intervention that can change developmental trajectories.
* Maintain a manageable workload, ensuring quality care and work-life balance.
* Benefit from strong peer support and consultation, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
* Shape the future of youth trauma services in Canberra, contributing to best-practice models and service development.
About You
* You are a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA and a Fellow of RANZCP (or hold an equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification).
* You have significant experience in acute mental health care for young people.
* You're passionate about education, supervision, and fostering a learning culture.
* You bring innovative approaches to treatment and are committed to early intervention and recovery-focused care.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of something new – influence and develop a service from the ground up.
* Genuine flexibility – work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
* Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay.
* Strong peer support and consultation – collaborate with experienced professionals.
* Manageable workload – ensuring sustainable, high-quality service delivery.
* Opportunities for research – contribute to cutting-edge mental health advancements.
* Great benefits – Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and more.
This is more than just a job – it's a chance to shape a brand-new service in a state-of-the-art facility and have a lasting impact on youth mental health in the ACT.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about leading a team in delivering life-changing mental health care, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and submit your resume.
For any questions, contact Geraldine Garcia - Operations Manager at *******@uniting.org
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