Psychiatry Registrar Northern Territory

An exciting opportunity is available for Psychiatry Registrars to join a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service in the Northern Territory. Psychiatry Registrar Northern Territory
An exciting chance is available for Psychiatry Registrars to join a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service in the Northern Territory.
This six-month fixed-term opportunity is ideal for doctors undertaking psychiatry training who are looking to gain broad clinical experience while progressing through the RANZCP training program.

What’s on Offer

Fixed-term full-time position for 6 months
Several vacancies available
Opportunities to work across a specialist mental health service
Participation in the RANZCP psychiatry training program
Broad clinical exposure across mental health and alcohol and other drugs services
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities for professional development and structured training

Experience within a diverse regional and remote healthcare setting

The Role

You will provide clinical services to patients within a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service at Training Registrar level.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of psychiatric presentations while participating fully in the postgraduate psychiatry training program.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing psychiatric assessment and clinical management under appropriate supervision
Participating in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning
Supporting the delivery of high-quality mental health care
Managing a range of psychiatric presentations across the service




Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
Participating in clinical reviews and case discussions
Contributing to clinical documentation, handover and ongoing patient management
Participating in education, supervision and professional development activities

Progressing relevant requirements of the RANZCP training program

What We’re Looking For

Medical registration with AHPRA or eligibility for registration
Appropriate experience and interest in psychiatry
Applicants progressing through or seeking entry to RANZCP psychiatry training
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Ability to work in a diverse clinical environment

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor pursuing a career in psychiatry to gain valuable experience within a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service.
You will benefit from structured exposure to a broad range of psychiatric presentations while working alongside experienced mental health professionals and participating in the RANZCP training program.

The Northern Territory offers a unique lifestyle, with a diverse community, distinctive cultural experiences and access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural environments. This role provides an opportunity to combine professional development with a rewarding regional lifestyle.

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.

📌 Psychiatry Registrar (Darwin)
🏢 Paragon Medics
📍 Darwin