Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Location: Sutherland Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), 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

Sutherland Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Adult Acute Mental Health Service in an integrated role spanning inpatient and community care. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults experiencing acute mental illness, while also contributing to continuity of care across service settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the 28-bed Acute Mental Health Unit
• Supporting the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and Community Mental Health Services as part of an integrated care model 1
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to clinical governance and service development
• Supervising junior medical staff and psychiatry trainees
• Promoting trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe care

About the Service

Sutherland Mental Health Service offers a continuum of care through its inpatient units and community teams. The service is committed to delivering person-centred care that supports recovery and reintegration into the community. The integrated model ensures seamless transitions between hospital and community settings, with strong collaboration across disciplines 

Why Sutherland?

Located in Caringbah in Sydney’s south, Sutherland offers:

• Lifestyle: Close to beaches, national parks, and vibrant local communities
• Accessibility: Easy access to Sydney CBD and the airport
• Professional growth: Opportunities to lead service innovation and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking mental health team

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