At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychiatric care and treatment for adults in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, a leading healthcare provider in the ACT.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation reimbursement, flexible working conditions, and generous leave provisions.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge facility and make a real difference in mental health care.
- Qualifications: Specialist registration and experience in adult psychiatry required.
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 11 November 2026
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available.
What can we offer you:
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
- VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Potential total package value of $395,918 to $530,607 (Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.
- Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $345,918 to $455,607 (Pro Rata part time)
- Indicative Base Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
- Superannuation (12.5%)
- Professional development allowances
- On-call allowance 17.5%
- Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
- Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
- Additional incentives and allowances to the base package Value: $50,000 to $75,000.
- Attraction and Retention Incentives (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata for part time)
About the Role:
Position Overview Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services provides voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care and treatment for people with a mental illness who require hospitalisation. Services across the hospital sites include; Adult Mental Health Unit, Ward 12B, Acacia Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Short Stay Unit, and Mental Health Consultation Liaison services. Adult Community Mental Health Services are specialist community based mental health assessment and treatment services for adults in the ACT experiencing moderate to severe functional impairment due to serious mental illness/disorder with associated complex needs and risk. Services across the Community include; Adult Community Recovery Services, Intake Services, Assertive Community Outreach Service and Mental Health Link Services.
The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.
The preferred candidate may be considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact CHS Medical Recruitment.
Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Adult General Psychiatrist in Canberra employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
