Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Career Medical Officer (CMO) – Psychiatry to join a statewide mental health service in Tasmania, working within Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing services.

This is a permanent full-time role, ideal for psychiatrists or senior medical officers with a strong interest in Intellectual Disability, Dual Disability, and Adult Psychiatry, offering autonomy, impact, and long-term career progression.

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary mental health service

• Provide specialist input for Intellectual Disability and Adult Psychiatry populations

• Work closely with families, carers, and NDIS providers

• Act as an Approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health Act

• Liaise with community services and support capacity building

• Practise with a high level of clinical autonomy within governance frameworks

About You

• General or limited registration with AHPRA

• Significant experience in Intellectual Disability / Dual Disability Psychiatry

• Strong understanding of mental health legislation and guardianship frameworks

• Confident working independently within a multidisciplinary service

• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

• Open to relocation and regional practice in Australia

Lifestyle & Location

Enjoy life in Tasmania — Australia’s island state, offering:

• World-class natural beauty, coastline, and national parks

• Affordable housing and relaxed, family-friendly communities

• Short commutes and excellent work–life balance

• Strong community connection and meaningful clinical impact

• A lifestyle rarely matched by mainland metropolitan roles

Benefits

• Permanent full-time appointment (76 hours per fortnight)

• Competitive salary

• Access to Senior CMO progression pathways

• Generous professional development and study leave

• Salary packaging options

• Fitness Passport for you and your family

• Long-term stability within a statewide health service

International Candidate Pathways

Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained doctors with:

• AHPRA registration and pathway guidance

• Visa eligibility assessment and planning

• Relocation and settlement support for Tasmania

• Career planning toward specialist or senior medical roles in Australia

• End-to-end support from enquiry to arrival

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.