At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychiatric care and lead clinical teams in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading tertiary mental health service in South Australia.
- Benefits: Structured teaching environment, professional development, and strong governance.
- Other info: Located in a vibrant metropolitan area with great lifestyle amenities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: FRANZCP or equivalent, with experience in multidisciplinary mental health care.
We are working closely with a leading tertiary mental health service in South Australia to connect with a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a structured and high-functioning clinical environment. This role offers a comprehensive scope across acute and specialist mental health services within a multidisciplinary framework.
You will provide specialist psychiatric care while contributing to clinical leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, and the ongoing development of contemporary models of care. The position includes involvement in teaching medical students and trainees, participation in clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities, as well as opportunities to engage in research and academic development within the service.
This role is suited to a psychiatrist looking to work within a tertiary service with strong governance, education, and subspecialty pathways.
The Hospital:
- Tertiary-level mental health service with acute inpatient and community programs
- Part of a large metropolitan health network servicing over 350,000 people
- Integrated service across hospital, community, and sub-acute settings
- Multidisciplinary teams including psychiatry, nursing, allied health, and specialist services
- Strong teaching environment with registrar and medical student involvement
- Active research, audit, and clinical governance framework
Why Consider This Role:
- Tertiary teaching hospital with structured psychiatry services
- Exposure to complex and multidisciplinary mental health care
- Strong involvement in teaching, supervision, and research
- Established governance and quality improvement framework
- Metropolitan location with full infrastructure and connectivity
- Substantially comparable pathway supported
The Location:
Located within a major metropolitan centre, this area offers access to leading schools, transport networks, and lifestyle amenities. With proximity to coastal environments, cultural precincts, and a well-developed healthcare system, it provides both professional opportunity and lifestyle flexibility.
Requirements:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) (or equivalent)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary mental health care and clinical supervision
- Commitment to quality improvement, teaching, and professional development
- International Medical Graduates assessed as substantially comparable
Psychiatrist employer: JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd
As an Emergency Medicine Physician at our prominent tertiary facility, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises high-quality, evidence-based care. Located in a vibrant northern city with a warm climate and rich cultural diversity, you'll enjoy access to stunning natural attractions and a close-knit community. With ample opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and advanced training programs, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
