Staff Specialist in Psychiatry - Rural Mental Health (Tamworth and Manning Mental Health Service)
Role Overview
Based in Tamworth, this fixed term 12‑month contract comprises a 0.6 FTE clinical commitment with Tamworth Mental Health Service for Older People, primarily for the older adults' inpatient service, and a 0.4 FTE clinical commitment with Manning Mental Health Service to provide care for adult patients, primarily in the community mental health service. The latter will involve a combination of telehealth and in‑person clinical service provision.
Contract Details
Full‑time temporary 12‑month contract
Advertising closes 2 December 2025
What We're Looking For
Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Specialist Registration with AHPRA.
Advanced Trainees anticipating Fellowship within the next 6 months may be considered.
About Us
HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels—from early intervention to inpatient and community‑based recovery services. We're dedicated to providing person‑centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.
What We Can Offer You
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Fitness Passport
* Salary Packaging
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals
Contact Information
* Dr Balkarishna Nagarsekar, Acting Director Medical Services, HNE Mental Health – E:
• Ph: 5152
* Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services – E:
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.
We are committed to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
For more information, click here for the Position Description, or find out more about applying for this position.
Applications Close: 2 December 2025
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