Looking for a tree change or sea change where you can live and work in an environment with open spaces, sunshine and time on your side within an hour and a half of Sydney? Great opportunities for Consultant Psychiatrists in Newcastle, NSW.
- Multiple vacancies at metro, regional and rural facilities
- Fantastic lifestyle in beautiful inland or coastal locations
- Regular short flights to Sydney or within a 1.5 hour drive
- Salary package up to AUD$400,000 (dependent upon experience)
- Dedicated concierge team to help you and your family settle in
- Affordable housing and great educational facilities
- Lovely climate with warm summers and mild winters
The Opportunity
You will be part of a supportive and cohesive team, providing excellent clinical care to patients as well as contributing to the development of Psychiatric Services and mentoring of junior medical officers and registrars.
Currently seeking General Adult Psychiatrists in inpatient and community settings. Other opportunities may arise in Old Age Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Forensics following expansion. Leadership roles may also be available.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.
The Medical Board of Australia implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration in December 2024, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. Now is the time to apply for a new role.
The Location
This health district offers everything urban professionals need as they seek a more relaxed lifestyle and to indulge passions for the great outdoors, while still maintaining a fulfilling progressive career.
In your down time explore the international renowned vineyards, distilleries, restaurants of the Hunter Valley, or head for a surf and swim at one of our many coastal beaches or go bush walking in the surrounding National Parks and forests – there is something for everyone.
World class universities, research institute, numerous sporting facilities, award winning restaurants, cafes and attractions plus countless public, private school and preschool options.
We have a dedicated Registration Team who seamlessly manage all aspects of your regulatory and temporary work visa applications after you accept a suitable job offer, at no cost to you. Our aim is to get you ready to start work within agreed timeframes and with minimal hassle to you or your new employer.