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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Services - Woodville South TQEH ED/CL team
• Salary  MD-2   $367,429 - $476,736  p.a. (pro rata) Total Indicative Remuneration Salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 30 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 fast-paced Emergency Department where your expertise will make an immediate difference. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll lead mental health care, support complex clinical decisions, build strong partnerships and help shape safe, consumer-focused outcomes across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist mental health assessment and care
• Lead clinical decisions in the Emergency Department
• Support Consultation Liaison and other mental health teams
• Guide junior doctors, students and nurse practitioners
• Build strong partnerships across health disciplines
• Maintain safe, best-practice clinical standards
• Contribute to quality, risk and service improvement work
• Support education, learning and professional development
• Represent Mental Health Services on committees and forums
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams

About You

You are a collaborative and compassionate Psychiatrist who brings clinical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to high-quality mental health care.

• MBBS (or equivalent) and Specialist registration
• Fellow of RANZCP with ongoing CPD participation
• Deliver excellence in public mental health care
• Guide trainees and support multidisciplinary teams
• Apply strong clinical judgement and quality focus

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    942362 RD Consultant Psychiatrist - TQEH ED - 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, Sunday 5 July 2026

Job Ref:  942362

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