Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in NSW.

The ideal start date for this position is 2 March 2026.

Position details and benefits:

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)

Location: Broken Hill Hospital, Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated)

Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

About the Role

Broken Hill Hospital is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and deliver high-quality psychiatric care for children and adolescents across both community-based services and the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit. This role is ideal for a psychiatrist passionate about early intervention, family-focused care, and rural health equity.

You will:

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
• Deliver consult-liaison services to paediatric and emergency departments.
• Support outreach and community mental health programs, including school-based initiatives.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to service development.

Why Broken Hill?

Broken Hill is a heritage-listed outback city with a vibrant arts scene, strong community spirit, and a unique desert landscape.

Lifestyle highlights:

• Affordable living and relaxed pace of life.
• Cultural richness: Over 20 art galleries, festivals, and Indigenous heritage.
• Outdoor adventure: National parks, stargazing, and scenic drives.

This is an ideal opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful work in a supportive regional setting with modern infrastructure and a welcoming community.

Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.

Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the NSW outback.

Located in a classic outback town with heaps of personality, this 98-bed hospital is a major referal centre for the region. It provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including caner care, gynaecology, mental health and general medical and surgical services.

The recent $30-million upgrades and redevelopments have been completed, with an upgraded oncology unit and ambulatory wing reconfiguration. A Royal Flying Doctors Base is also located nearby.