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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