Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Location: Gosford Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable)

Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

About the Role

Gosford Hospital is seeking a committed and experienced Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary mental health team. This role focuses on providing specialist psychiatric care to children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges, across both community and acute care settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and delivering evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents
• Collaborating with families, schools, and community services to support holistic care
• Leading multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to education and service development
• Promoting trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally safe practices

Why Gosford?

Gosford offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with a vibrant coastal lifestyle:

• Natural beauty: Surrounded by beaches, bushland, and waterways
• Accessibility: Just over an hour from Sydney, with excellent transport links
• Community: A supportive and diverse population with strong health, education, and youth services infrastructure

This is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists passionate about early intervention, family-centred care, and working within a progressive and well-resourced hospital environment.

Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.