Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Adult General Psychiatrist

Description

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services

Closing Date: 11 November 2026

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:

ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026

What can we offer you:

lReimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

lVISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

lCity living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra

lCompetitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

lSalary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

lFlexible working conditions.

Potential total package value of $395,918 to $530,607(Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.

Full Time Indicative Base Package Value:$345,918to $455,607 (Pro Rata part time)

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

lBase Salary $204,936 to $274,696

lSuperannuation (12.5%)

lPrivate Practice Allowance – Scheme A

lProfessional development allowances

lOn-call allowance 17.5%

lMobile Phone allowance

lGenerous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum

lAnnual Leave Loading 17.5%

Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Additional incentives and allowances to the base packageValue:$50,000 to $75,000.

Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata for part time)

lCore Group Psychiatry ARIn

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About the Role:

Position Overview

Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services provides voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care and treatment for people with a mental illness who require hospitalisation. Services across the hospital sites include; Adult Mental Health Unit, Ward 12B, Acacia Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Short Stay Unit, and Mental Health Consultation Liaison services.

Adult Community Mental Health Services are specialist community based mental health assessment and treatment services for adults in the ACT experiencing moderate to severe functional impairment due to serious mental illness/disorder with associated complex needs and risk. Services across the Community include; Adult Community Recovery Services, Intake Services, Assertive Community Outreach Service and Mental Health Link Services.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

lHold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

lMeet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

lUndergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

lComply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

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Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact CHS Medical Recruitment, CHS.MHJHADSMedicalRecruitment@act.gov.au

Job: Senior Medical Officers

Salary Range: 204,936.00 - 274,696.00

Contact Name: : Denise Riordan

Contact Email: : CHS.DOCSMHJHADS@act.gov.au

Closing Date: : 11/Nov/2026, 12:59:00 PM