Consultant Psychiatrist - Eastern Community Mental Health

Job no: 932418
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern
Categories: Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • Mental Health Services - Eastern Community Mental Health Team (Tranmere) 
  • Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2   $367,429 - $476,736 p.a. + salary + salary sacrifice benefits
  • Full-time temporary up to  12 months
  • RANZCP trainees in their final 6 months of training are encouraged to apply

Please be advised that for CALHN advertised vacancies (employed rather than locum), the Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP) accepts invitations from individual applicants only. Applications through/from Medical Workforce Agencies will not be accepted. The CALHN MHCP will not accept any responsibility or liability for Medical Workforce Agency fees should the applicant be a member of, employed by, or contracted by a Medical Workforce Agency

Grow Your Medical Career With Us
Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

  • Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
  • Advance your skills through structured learning and development
  • Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
  • Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you lead safe, high-quality mental health care. You manage complex clinical work, build strong teams, shape best practice, and support a consumer-focused service across Central Adelaide Local Health Network.

Duties
• Lead specialist assessment, care planning, and treatment
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and model clinical excellence
• Supervise junior doctors, registrars, and medical students
• Teach and mentor across mental health disciplines
• Uphold policy, safety, quality, and risk standards
• Contribute to audit, research, and ongoing education
• Join on-call and out-of-hours roster as required
• Partner with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists standards and frameworks

About You

You are a specialist psychiatrist who brings clinical excellence, integrity, and a collaborative mindset to public mental health care.

• MBBS or equivalent with Specialist registration via Medical Board of Australia
• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists with active CPD
• Deliver high-quality mental health care within public services
• Lead, teach, and supervise medical staff with sound judgement
• Champion recovery-focused care, quality, safety, and teamwork

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

  • Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
  • Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
  • Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
  • Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
  • Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
  • Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
  • Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
  • Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
  • Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

Curious about this role?
Connect with

Dr Andrew Beckwith, Eastern Site Director
Phone: 0407 477 727
E-mail: andrew.beckwith@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 5 April 2026
Job Ref: 932418

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business