Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Visiting Medical Officer to join our Mental Health Services team. We are looking for a Visiting Medical Officer in Emergency Psychiatry! The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in psychiatry, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service and Hospital as required. The Visiting Medical Officer in Emergency Psychiatry at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital will work as one of several psychiatrists within an acute inpatient mental health service based at Professor Marie Bashir, providing direct care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health team. The Visiting Medical Officer will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.
Qualifications
Medical practitioner, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months from date of application may be considered.
Salary and Conditions
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Public Hospitals Visiting Medical Officer Determination.
Employment Conditions
To be employed by NSW Health,
you are required to provide evidence of current immunity status that complies with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Successful applicants are required to abide by the Code of Conduct.
Contact
For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Sylvia Lim-Gibson via email at
Application Process
Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at or phone .
Equal Prospect Statement
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit
Other Information
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential. Applications will not be accepted via agencies.
Related Links
- Click here for the Position Description
- Click here for the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice
- Applications for this position will be received via eCredential ONLY. Click here to apply
Applications Close
9 July 2026
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📌 Visiting Medical Officer - Emergency Psychiatry - SLHD Mental Health Services (Apply via eCrede[...] (City of Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Sydney
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