Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health
Location:
Lismore, Northern NSW, Australia
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Salary:
Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
About the Role
The Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a passionate and experienced
Consultant Psychiatrist
to join the
Community Treatment Team
based in Lismore. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adults in the community, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support recovery and continuity of care.
Why Lismore?
Located in the heart of the
Northern Rivers region
, Lismore is a vibrant regional city known for its
artistic culture
,
lush hinterland
, and
proximity to world-famous beaches
.
Lifestyle highlights:
Just a short drive to
Byron Bay
,
Ballina
, and
Lennox Head
.
Surrounded by
rainforests
,
national parks
, and
rolling hills
.
A strong




community spirit
with regular festivals, markets, and cultural events.
Access to
Brisbane and the Gold Coast
via nearby airports.
Affordable living and a relaxed pace of life.
Extraordinary natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and amazing cultural diversity lure many to this town in the heart of the far north coast of NSW.
A high concentration of artists and creatives add a distinct flair and the rich surrounding farmland is known for its coffee, avocados, beef production and more. Relax with sports of every code, wonderful parks and a huge array of eateries.
Enjoy this stunning area with a career at a regional referral, level 5, base hospital featuring a state-of-the-art operating theatre suite, intensive care/cardiac unit, general medical and surgical wards, mental health and many other facilities.

📌 Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry (New South Wales)
🏢 MedRecruit
📍 New South Wales