Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist

Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist (

Job Number : 02N9W)

Description

Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

Classification : Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Total Salary Package :   $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time)

Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198  + Attraction and Retention Incentive +  Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) - Note : Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Location : Canberra Health Services

Section : Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services

Closing Date : 31 July 2025

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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training / education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)

Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time)

VISA / Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Attraction and Retention Incentive - $50,000 - $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) - reviewed every 2 years - dependant on classification.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

About the Role : Position Overview

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) offers compassionate, recovery-focused care for youth and adults across Canberra. Whether in hospitals, community centres, justice facilities, or even at home, MHJHADS provides specialised support tailored to each stage of life—from children and adolescents to older adults. Services include inpatient psychiatric care, community outreach, and harm minimisation programs, all designed to meet complex mental health needs with dignity and respect.

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews.  No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical / research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to :

Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

To Apply :

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

• Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together

Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact   Jasmine Johnson at CHS.MHJHADSMedicalRecruitment@act.gov.au .

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Salary Range

188,151.00 - 254,198.00

Closing Date

31 / Jul / 2025, 1 : 59 : 00 PM