Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC)
Westmead Hospital | NSW
$381.25/hour + Super | $2,000 Sign-On Bonus | Locum Contract

Charterhouse Medical is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to join the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Westmead Hospital, commencing 19 October 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a well-supported acute mental health position with attractive remuneration, travel and accommodation support, and strong potential for an extension.

The Prospect

- Start date: 19 October 2026

- Initial contract: 13 weeks

- Extension: Strong potential for extension

- Hours: Flexible 0.6–0.8 FTE

- Location: Westmead Hospital, NSW

- Rate: $381.25 per hour + superannuation

- Sign-on bonus: $2,000

Hourly rate is based on the advertised $3,050 daily rate over an 8-hour day.

What’s on Offer

- $381.25/hour + superannuation

- $2,000 sign-on bonus

- Airfares provided

- Car hire included

- Daily accommodation allowance

- Flexible 0.6–0.8 FTE commitment

- Initial 13-week contract with extension potential





- 20 Qantas Frequent Flyer points for every hour worked for as long as you remain on assignment through Charterhouse Medical

About the Role

You will be working within the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), providing acute psychiatric assessment and care within a busy and supportive mental health service.

This opportunity may suit psychiatrists looking for a new locum assignment in NSW, whether you're available from October or planning ahead for the coming months.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will need to be a suitably qualified Psychiatrist with the appropriate registration and experience to work in an Australian hospital setting.

Interested?

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now or contact Charterhouse Medical for a confidential discussion and further information about the position.

Apply today for this opportunity commencing 19 October 2026.

📌 Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) (Westmead)
🏢 Charterhouse Medical
📍 Westmead