• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (subject to private practice agreement)
• Permanent full-time positions

RANZCP registrars in the last six months of their training are eligible to apply 

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation!

We’re looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient focussed service that prioritises recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today!

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at the Central Adelaide (CALHN), 24-Bed Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (IMHRU). In this dynamic leadership role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric services that are consumer-focused and grounded in best practice. You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support positive clinical outcomes, drive service excellence, and contribute to teaching, supervision, and ongoing quality improvement. Your role will also include guiding junior medical staff, participating in research, and supporting a whole-of-system recovery approach that promotes independence, skill-building and community integration for consumers. If you’re passionate about working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based environment that values cultural diversity and human rights, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the role description for more information about the role and any essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

About You

You are a passionate and skilled Consultant Psychiatrist who brings a strong clinical foundation, a commitment to recovery-oriented care, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health rehabilitation, you thrive in multidisciplinary settings and are driven to deliver high-quality outcomes for consumers and their families.

To be successful in this role:

• You will combine your clinical expertise with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, and a genuine dedication to consumer-centred care.
• You hold Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, are a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and maintain active participation in continuing professional development.
• You demonstrate extensive clinical experience in mental health, with a strong track record of applying sound clinical judgement and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• You are an effective communicator with proven ability to supervise, mentor and teach medical staff while maintaining professional integrity and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
• You bring a thorough understanding of national mental health policies, recovery-based practice, quality improvement principles, and the use of ICT in clinical care.

About CALHN

At CALHN we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.
• Flexible work arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

CALHN is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application information:

• 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: 894316

Enquiries to:

Dr Andrew Lawlor, Medical Lead

Ph: 7087 1853

Email: Andrew.lawlor@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday, 27th June 2025

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

 894316 RD Consultant Psychiatrist - TQEH 24 bed Inpatient MH Rebab Unit.pdf

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