Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry
- Join a multidisciplinary team at Broken Hill Hospital as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Provide psychiatric care in the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit and deliver consult-liaison services.
- Support community mental health services including outreach and case management.
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in NSW.
The ideal start date for this position is 2 March 2026.
Position details and benefits:
Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient, Consult-Liaison & Community Mental Health
Location: Broken Hill Hospital, Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), NSW, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated)
Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
About the Role
Broken Hill Hospital is seeking a versatile and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join its expanding mental health team. This multifaceted role includes:
- Providing psychiatric care in the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (8 beds) designed for short- to medium-term admissions
- Delivering consult-liaison services across the hospital, including the Emergency Department and general wards.
- Supporting community mental health services, including outreach, case management, and recovery-oriented care.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development, supervision of junior staff, and integration of culturally safe practices.
Why Broken Hill?
Broken Hill is a heritage-listed outback city with a vibrant arts scene, rich history, and strong community spirit. It offers:
- Affordable living and a relaxed lifestyle in a unique desert landscape.
- Cultural richness: Home to galleries, festivals, and Indigenous heritage.
- Outdoor adventure: National parks, stargazing, and scenic drives.
This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful work in a supportive regional setting.
Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.
Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the NSW outback.
Located in a classic outback town with heaps of personality, this 98-bed hospital is a major referal centre for the region. It provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including caner care, gynaecology, mental health and general medical and surgical services.
The recent $30-million upgrades and redevelopments have been completed, with an upgraded oncology unit and ambulatory wing reconfiguration. A Royal Flying Doctors Base is also located nearby.
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