NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Grafton Community Health
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought‑out destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality.
Employment Type
Contingent Worker
Position Classification
Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week
16 hours per week
Requisition ID
REQ
Remuneration
Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval.
Clinical Service Focus
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services are focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and young people and supporting their families in line with evidence‑based practice.
Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Providing clinical leadership, participating in quality improvement activities and providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Why you should consider applying
We can offer you a diverse career pathway, professional development, support further study, flexible environment, opportunities to start or build a career, challenging and rewarding roles, and the opportunity to make a difference.
Benefits and Financial Advantages
As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.
As a Visiting Medical Officer, you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in the Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee‑For‑Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination.
Where you'll be working
With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well‑established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The region offers a range of activities, from surfing and bushwalking to culinary experiences, and is conveniently located near major coastal towns.
Qualifications
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways.
* Child and Adolescent Advanced Training Certification.
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
* Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Availability to participate in an on‑call roster which covers Older Persons and Adult Psychiatry as well at Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Valid unrestricted driver's licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.
Additional Requirements
Current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position.
Call to Action
Applications Close: 9 January 2026. For role related queries or questions, contact Paula Sheehan at *************@health.nsw.gov.au.
To apply, click Apply via eCredential .
All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application, visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs.
NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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