At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert psychiatric care in community and forensic settings while teaching future psychiatrists.
- Company: Join a dedicated Mental Health team in the culturally rich Central Australia region.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous leave, professional development, and relocation support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a vibrant community await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Indigenous health and enjoy a unique lifestyle in Alice Springs.
- Qualifications: FRANZCP fellowship or equivalent and specialist registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs team in the Central Australia region. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both forensic and community mental health settings in one of the most unique and culturally rich parts of Australia. This position is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about making a difference in remote and Indigenous health while contributing to teaching and training programs for medical students and psychiatry registrars.
What’s on Offer?
- Specialist Clinician: $248,765 - $304,012
- Senior Specialist Clinician: $314,354 - $347,549
- Additional allowances:
- Professional Training Allowance: $21,603 - $27,967
- Second Roster Allowance: $41,433
- Private Practice Allowance: $103,538 - $145,005
- Salary packaging benefits: $9,010
- 6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks professional development leave
- Superannuation and leave loading
- Relocation and repatriation reimbursement
About the Location
Alice Springs is a vibrant community surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and national parks. With a laid-back lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and work-life balance. This region provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with Indigenous populations, addressing unique healthcare challenges and contributing to meaningful change.
About the Role
- Deliver expert psychiatric care across community and forensic settings (50:50 split).
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.
- Contribute to teaching psychiatry to medical students and postgraduate trainees.
- Flexible working arrangements considered.
What You’ll Bring
- Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- A genuine interest in rural and remote health and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.
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