Consultant Psychiatrist | Tertiary Mental Health Service | Northern Territory

The Opportunity

We are working closely with the principal tertiary hospital in the Northern Territory and are keen to connect with Consultant Psychiatrists interested in full-time opportunities within a comprehensive and high-impact Mental Health service.

The service provides acute inpatient, consultation-liaison and community-based psychiatric care across a vast regional and remote catchment. Consultants practise within a structured multidisciplinary model and contribute to both clinical delivery and service development.

This role will appeal to Psychiatrists seeking professional depth, cultural diversity and meaningful regional impact.

The Hospital & Mental Health Services

This is the primary tertiary referral hospital for the Northern Territory.

- Acute adult inpatient psychiatry
- Consultation-liaison psychiatry
- Community mental health programs
- Emergency Department interface
- Regional and remote referral responsibilities
- Multidisciplinary teams including psychology, specialist nursing and allied health





The service manages complex presentations reflective of its broad geographic and culturally diverse population.

Why Consider This Role

- Tertiary-level mental health service
- Large regional and remote catchment
- Complex and diverse case mix
- Solid MDT structure
- Capital city infrastructure
- Substantially comparable pathway supported

For interstate or international applicants, the RANZCP specialist assessment and AHPRA registration pathway can be clearly structured and supported.

The Location

Based in Australia's northern capital, the city offers short commute times, year-round warmth and immediate access to coastline and national parks. It combines metropolitan infrastructure with a distinctive outdoor lifestyle.

Requirements

- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RANZCP as partially or substantially comparable

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