Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health Location:

Alice Springs and Darwin, NT

Salary Package:

Up to $347,549 (inclusive of allowances)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs team in the Central Australia region. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both forensic and community mental health settings in one of the most unique and culturally rich parts of Australia.

This position is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about making a difference in remote and Indigenous health while contributing to teaching and training programs for medical students and psychiatry registrars.

What’s on Offer?

Specialist Clinician:

$248,765 - $304,012

Senior Specialist Clinician:

$314,354 - $347,549

Additional allowances:

Professional Training Allowance: $21,603 - $27,967

Second Roster Allowance: $41,433

Private Practice Allowance: $103,538 - $145,005

Salary packaging benefits: $9,010

6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks professional development leave

Superannuation and leave loading

Relocation and repatriation reimbursement





About the Location

Alice Springs is a vibrant community surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and national parks. With a laid‑back lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and work‑life balance. This region provides an unparalleled chance to work with Indigenous populations, addressing unique healthcare challenges and contributing to meaningful change.

About the Role

Deliver expert psychiatric care across community and forensic settings (50:50 split).

Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.

Contribute to teaching psychiatry to medical students and postgraduate trainees.

Flexible working arrangements considered.

What You’ll Bring

Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.

Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

A genuine interest in rural and remote health and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.

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