Total Indicative Remuneration: $377,429 - $848,152 per annum, pro rata An outstanding opportunity is available for a
Adelaide, South Australia
Full-time | Ongoing position
Total Indicative Remuneration: $377,429 - $848,152 per annum, pro rata
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Adelaide, working within a specialist forensic mental health community team.
This is an opportunity to join a progressive and expanding health service committed to delivering contemporary, high-quality care across hospital, community and home-based settings.
The organisation provides a broad range of healthcare services to a large and diverse population, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 7,000 employees.
About The Role
Working as part of the Forensic Mental Health Division, you will provide specialist psychiatric care to patients receiving services through the forensic mental health program.
You will work closely with Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, fellow Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical service delivery, multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement and research activities.
Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management within a forensic community setting
Managing a caseload of patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team
Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and external agencies
Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Participating in research and other career development activities
Supporting the delivery of effective, contemporary and evidence-based mental health services
About You




You will be a highly capable Consultant Psychiatrist with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in complex and sometimes challenging environments.
You will ideally have:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Appropriate specialist qualifications in Psychiatry
Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia
Experience or a strong interest in forensic psychiatry and/or community mental health
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and managing complex conversations
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of clinical care
Demonstrated resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
Why Join This Service?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated and progressive mental health team within a large public health service.
Highly competitive remuneration package
Salary packaging opportunities to help reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay
Flexible working arrangements, including consideration of flexible work options where operationally appropriate
Opportunities for career progression and movement across a large and diverse health network
Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
Potential relocation assistance for successful applicants relocating from interstate or overseas
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to contribute,



develop and grow
The opportunity to work within a contemporary mental health service committed to innovation, quality and improved outcomes for the community
Live and Work in Adelaide
Adelaide offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining the convenience of a welcoming and relatively compact city with excellent access to beaches, hills, parks and beautiful regional areas.
The city is well known for its outstanding food and wine scene, with award-winning restaurants, vibrant cafés, bustling markets and a growing boutique bar culture.
Adelaide also hosts a packed calendar of major events, festivals and sporting occasions throughout the year, including the Adelaide Fringe and other internationally recognised cultural events.
With an affordable and relaxed lifestyle compared with Australia's larger capital cities, Adelaide offers an attractive balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.
The city's surrounding coastline, Adelaide Hills, wineries and natural landscapes also make it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and weekend escapes.
About The Health Service
You will join one of South Australia's major public health providers, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital, outpatient, community and home-based services across metropolitan Adelaide.
The broader service provides care across areas including emergency medicine, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics, rehabilitation, aged care, palliative care, primary healthcare and mental health.
Its mental health services operate across both hospital and community environments, including specialist forensic mental health services.
The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive workplace guided by respect, integrity, accountability and a commitment to equitable health outcomes.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health | Community (Adelaide)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Adelaide