Psychiatry Registrars February 2026

Ramsay Clinic New Farm, Brisbane, QLD

• 6-month placement (positions commencing February 2026) in either:
• Child & Adolescent,
• Addictions,
• Adult General.
• Full time/Fixed term – 76 hours per fortnight. No after hours required.
• Training positions accredited with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry.

About the role

Our comprehensive training program addresses all the requirements of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists whilst providing relevant and extensive experience in Inpatients, Outpatients and Day patients.

Ramsay Health runs a highly regarded speciality rotation program covering all aspects of the training requirements for Child & Adolescent, Addictions and General Adult. Positions would also be suitable for trainees wanting to undertake advanced training in Psychotherapy.

You will have the opportunity to work with and be supervised by leading experts in the specialists’ fields:

The Medical Director for the Child and Adolescent Service is Professor James Scott (The University of Queensland) is a Child and Youth Psychiatrist and the Medical Superintendent at New Farm. He has an interest in providing care to children and young people with anxiety, ADHD, psychosis and mood disorders. His clinical practice incorporates a biopsychosocial model with intensive family involvement.     

The Medical Director for the Addiction Program is Associate Professor Wole Akosile who is an addiction specialist (Fellow of two colleges, FRANZCP and FAChAM) who has several peer-reviewed research in addiction, psychiatry and dual diagnosis. He is an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Queensland. He provides inpatient and outpatient services which include holistic management of substance use disorders and non-substance use disorder psychiatric diagnosis, consideration of individual psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, functional restoration and neuro-stimulation. He recently completed his PhD at QUT and his research was on the link between PTSD and coronary artery disease. He also runs a trauma research program within the addiction unit which exposes trainees to trauma informed care.

The Medical Director for General Psychiatry is Dr Malcolm Foxcroft. Dr Malcolm Foxcroft is a very experienced general adult psychiatrist with experience across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Successful completion of a medical degree
• Current APHRA Medical Registration
• Ideal for stage 3 trainees looking to transition into Private Practice
• Eligibility to obtain APHRA general Medical registration by the commencement date

What we offer

Ramsay Healthcare offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here:

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Ramsay Rewards Program
• Career progression in our National network of Mental Health Facilities
• No after hours work required

Ramsay Clinic New Farm

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, Ramsay Clinic New Farm is a dedicated Mental Health Care Facility and recognised as being a leading centre for private psychiatric care in Queensland. In the heart of Brisbane, Ramsay Clinic New Farm offers a sanctuary for those seeking experienced and compassionate mental health care.

Ramsay Clinic New Farm provides a comprehensive range of acute mental health inpatient, day and outpatient services.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact: Zoe Chase, Executive Assistant, Ramsay Clinic New Farm by email (executiveassistant.nfc@ramsayhealth.com.au) or phone 07 3254 9104.

Applications Close: Friday 18 July 2025.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com