ISLHD offers a supportive environment and career progression opportunities for Staff Specialists who would like to make a difference in public health. A competitive salary may be offered under certain conditions.

$197,583 - $243,822 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ693363 | Grade: Staff Specialist | Applications close: 27 September 2026

Applicants expecting Fellowship within 6 months may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to pursue a career in Psychiatry?

Then you could be the perfect Psychiatrist to join the professionals at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance,



can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - up to $40,400 and 25 calendar days

- Up to 5 weeks annual leave

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

- Current AHPRA Registration and Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition and/or be eligible within 6 months.

- Working With Children Check (WWCC)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer.



We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tony Ratajkoski at ​***************@health.nsw.gov.au

- For application related queries contact Leigh Williams at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

📌 Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist - Shellharbour Hospital (City of Shellharbour)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Shellharbour