Adult Psychiatry - Staff Specialist

The Opportunity

We are recruiting Staff Specialist Psychiatrists (Adult Psychiatry) to join a well-established mental health service in Sydney’s sought-after Sutherland Shire.

These are permanent roles with full-time or part-time options, offering the opportunity to work across inpatient and community mental health services within a supportive, collegial team.

Applicants within 3 months of RANZCP Fellowship are encouraged to apply.

Your Role

• Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment and treatment

• Work across a 28-bed acute inpatient unit, rehabilitation, and community services

• Supervise and teach psychiatry trainees

• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning

• Contribute to quality improvement, education, and service development

About You

• Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent specialist recognition)

• Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist

• Applicants nearing Fellowship considered

• Strong clinical experience in Adult Psychiatry

• Commitment to teaching, collaboration, and high-quality public mental health care

• Adaptable and team-focused approach

Lifestyle & Location

Enjoy a coastal Sydney lifestyle, offering:

• Pristine surf beaches and four national parks

• A relaxed coastal environment just 25km from Sydney CBD

• Excellent schools, cafes, restaurants, and family amenities

• Easy access to the city, airport, and major transport links

• The rare balance of metro career progression and beachside living

Benefits

• Permanent Staff Specialist appointment

• Competitive salary with accelerated progression to Senior Staff Specialist

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay

• Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements

• Strong clinical governance and peer support

• Teaching hospital environment with leadership opportunities

International Candidate Pathways

Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained psychiatrists with:

• AHPRA specialist registration guidance

• RANZCP pathway and comparability advice

• Visa eligibility assessment and planning

• Relocation and settlement support when eligible

• Long-term career planning within Australian public mental health services

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.