At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Psychiatry courses with academic and clinical expertise in education.
- Company: Join HETI, a leader in health training and education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health education and support future psychiatrists.
- Qualifications: Medical qualification, registration, and experience in mental health education required.
Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Hours Per Week: 8
Remuneration: $266,942.00 base rate per annum (pro rata), in addition to relevant allowances and 12% superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 pm - Thursday, 15 October 2026
The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system. HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.
About the Opportunity
This role will support our Psychiatry courses through provision of psychiatric academic and clinical expertise in the development, delivery and ongoing improvement of the HETI Psychiatry courses and other relevant units of study.
Selection Criteria
- A medical qualification and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with demonstrated practical experience as a specialist or consultant, as well as specialist qualification relevant to the specialisation such as Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent.
- Evidence of being a mental health expert with current specialised professional development and relevant ongoing practice experience including implementation of the principles of consumer focused and recovery-oriented treatment.
- Evidence of educational leadership experience and the provision of mental health education and its applications within relevant contexts in NSW.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team across multiple sites.
Pre-Screening Questions
- Describe your experience in mental health educational leadership and professional development which would enable you to deliver contemporary, recovery oriented training of psychiatry trainees in NSW.
- Describe two current issues, policies, or frameworks in the field of psychiatry and/or mental health with the potential to have major implications for psychiatry trainees education course development, design, delivery and/or evaluation. Provide an analysis of the potential impacts.
- Describe a situation where you have had to present complex information online for educational purposes. How did you ensure that the audience was engaged in learning and understood your key messages?
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. This is a permanent/temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Roderick McKay (HETI) if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact the provided email. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. If interview adjustments are required, please contact the provided email at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
Staff Specialist - Psychiatry Education in St Leonards employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
