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• The Royal Adelaide Hospital - Older persons Consult Liaison 
• Salary  MD-2  $367,430 - $476,736 p.a. (pro rata) Total Indicative Remuneration Salary+ super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 4/4/27 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week  

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

Join a dedicated mental health team where your expertise will shape exceptional consumer care and clinical outcomes. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you’ll provide specialist psychiatric services, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor future clinicians and help drive quality, safety and innovation across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, treatment and care
• Lead clinical decision-making across multidisciplinary teams
• Guide registrars, junior doctors and medical students
• Support nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner candidates
• Build strong partnerships across mental health and health services
• Maintain best-practice standards and professional compliance
• Contribute to quality, safety and clinical risk activities
• Participate in clinical audit and service improvement initiatives
• Support research, education and continuous learning
• Represent Mental Health Services on committees and working groups
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health and support staff
• Participate in the on-call roster and out-of-hours services

About You

You are a skilled and collaborative Psychiatrist who combines clinical excellence with strong leadership, a commitment to quality care and a passion for developing others.

• MBBS (or equivalent) and Specialist registration
• Fellow of RANZCP with ongoing CPD participation
• Deliver high-quality mental health care and leadership
• Guide and develop junior doctors and trainees
• Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams

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

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    941866 RD Consultant Psychiatrist - OPMHS RAH CL.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm,   Wednesday 1 July 2026

Job Ref:  941866

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