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• Mental Health Services, Statewide, Various Locations
• Salary   MDP-2   $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple full-time temporary positions from 1/2/26 up to 28/1/29

About the role

Post graduate training in psychiatry in South Australia is organised by the South Australian Psychiatry Training Committee under the direction of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' Committee for Training. The training occurs over 5 years, and consists of 3 stages; stage 1 a minimum of 12 months in Adult General Psychiatry. Stage 2 a minimum of 24 months in a range of experiences such as, Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation\Liaison Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Forensic Psychiatry and Addiction Disorders. In stage 3 the Trainee may choose to specialise in one of the above sub-specialty areas and training occurs over a minimum of 24 months.

An academic course covering all the important areas of psychiatry is provided. The formal training program is provided to all trainees for 3 hours per week during working hours. In addition, 4 hours of supervision per week is given to all trainees by experienced, qualified psychiatrists who have received training and accreditation in supervision. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are offered by over 80 specialists, covering a full range of psychiatric practice, including child and adolescent, family, adult, psychogeriatrics, forensic, substance abuse, rehabilitation, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, intensive care, post traumatic stress disorders, indigenous issues, consumer and carer perspectives and ethics.

Qualifications

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
• Generous relocation assistance may apply to eligible applicants

Essential Requirements

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Working with Children Check
• Aged Care Screening check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease:    Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Diversity and inclusion: We support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 897897

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 20 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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