At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert psychiatric care and support within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Highly regarded public mental health service in Darwin, Northern Territory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, relocation support, and strong professional development focus.
- Other info: Enjoy a unique lifestyle in Darwin with outdoor adventures and a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Join a supportive environment and make a real difference in mental health care.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and experience at Consultant/Specialist level in psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We’re currently partnering with a highly regarded public mental health service in the Top End to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering adult psychiatry services across inpatient and community settings. This is an opportunity to step into a senior clinical role with genuine variety – combining acute care, community engagement, teaching, and service development – all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
What’s on offer:
- Specialist Clinician: $249,959 – $305,454 package
- Senior Specialist Clinician: $315,843 – $349,187 package
- Inclusive of 12% superannuation
- 6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks personal leave
- Additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas
- 17.5% leave loading
- Relocation support available
- Strong focus on professional development and training
The role:
- Provide consultant-level psychiatric care within adult services, including assessment, admission, management and discharge of patients
- Working across inpatient and community mental health settings
- Participation in an on-call roster
- Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
- Contributing to teaching through the RANZCP training program and medical school
- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care
What we’re looking for:
- Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
- Eligibility for, or Fellowship with, RANZCP
- Experience working at Consultant / Specialist level in psychiatry
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary mental health services
Why Darwin?
Darwin offers a lifestyle that’s genuinely hard to match. Imagine finishing work and heading straight to a waterfront sunset, or spending your weekends exploring national parks, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes. The city has a relaxed pace, meaning less time commuting and more time enjoying life outside of work. There’s a strong sense of community and a multicultural population, which brings incredible food, festivals, and cultural experiences year-round. The climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle, whether that’s fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the warm evenings. For those relocating, it’s also a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse and clinically interesting patient population, including Indigenous health. Professionally, roles in the Northern Territory often offer greater autonomy, broader scope, and faster career growth compared to metropolitan centres.
Consultant Psychiatrist employer: Mediix
Mediix is an exceptional employer, providing a unique opportunity for ACEM trainees to thrive in a supportive regional environment in Western Australia. With close supervision from FACEM specialists and a strong emphasis on teaching and procedural skill development, employees can expect meaningful growth and hands-on experience in a busy emergency department. The expanding ICU unit further enhances the learning experience, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in emergency medicine.
