Psychiatry

Open the door to your new Psychiatry role

If psychiatry is your chosen specialty, Elective Recruitment would love to help you map and execute the next steps in your career path.

Our network extends far and wide. We work with a portfolio of highly regarded public and private hospitals, private practices, and will tailor our job search to find opportunities that match your career and lifestyle preferences.

Working in psychiatry can be an immensely rewarding career and as mental health is a growth area, there are excellent job prospects in Australia for both local and overseas trained psychiatrists. There are year-round opportunities to build on your professional skills, while maintaining an enviable work/life balance and earning an attractive income.

Our network extends far and wide. We work with a portfolio of highly regarded public and private hospitals, private practices, and will tailor our job search to find opportunities that match your career and lifestyle preferences.

Working in psychiatry can be an immensely rewarding career and as mental health is a growth area, there are excellent job prospects in Australia for both local and overseas trained psychiatrists. There are year-round opportunities to build on your professional skills, while maintaining an enviable work/life balance and earning an attractive income.

Average salaries for Psychiatrists in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
Psychiatry Junior Doctor / RMO $80,000 - $120,000 $90 - $130 per hour
Psychiatry Registrar $100,000 - $180,000 $150 - $200 per hour
Psychiatry CMO $150,000 - $300,000 $1,500 - $2,000 per day
Consultant Psychiatrist $250,000 - $1,000,000+ $2,000 - $3,000+ per day

To be eligible for a Specialist role in Australia, you must hold Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or be eligible for specialist registration via the Specialist Assessment pathway if you have an overseas qualification. If you are not eligible for a Consultant job you may be eligible to work as a Career Medical officer in Psychiatry.

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we are determined to add value to our doctor community and deliver solutions. We will stop at nothing to support you throughout your career and journey in psychiatry.

Elective is committed to partnering with you through every step of your psychiatry job search. Whether you are searching for a permanent, fixed-term or locum position, we support Psychiatrists looking for positions across a range of sub-specialties, including general adult, older adult, child & adolescent, youth, perinatal, consultation liaison, drug & alcohol, forensic.

Latest Psychiatry jobs

Clinical Director - Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Permanent


  • Are you looking for a leadership opportunity where your experience can make a fundamental impact on mental health care?

Lead a sophisticated psychiatric rehabilitation service Generous remuneration package, including allowances, benefits and incentives Relocate to a coa ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on mental health care in a rural city with seaside charm?

Join a team of enthusiastic and compassionate mental healthcare staff  Work full time or part time in a friendly coastal region  Manageable caseload ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Experience the ultimate work-life balance in Western Australia, where career opportunities and breathtaking natural beauty come together

Multiple positions available from various mental health services across the East Metropolitan area Innovative and motivating working environment and c ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Permanent


  • Discover growth and collaboration in a thriving regional hospital with exciting redevelopment, expanded services, and diverse clinical opportunities

Permanent full-time position with flexible work hours Be part of a multidisciplinary team in a regional and rural setting Work in a state-of-the-art h ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age

Permanent


  • Thrive both professionally and personally as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age at this regional hospital in Western Australia

Amazing lifestyle opportunity for relaxed coastal living  Join a strong and supportive local peer group Daily flights to Perth in just over 1 hour  ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Experience an enviable work/life balance in the picturesque South Coast of NSW 

Options for a permanent full-time position or part-time; you decide Deliver exceptional emergency care in a supportive team Live in a  vibrant, multi ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age

Permanent


  • Join a welcoming Psychiatry department in a location renowned for its natural beauty only an hour’s drive from Sydney

Every day is different and every day you’ll make a difference Enjoy stunning beaches, national parks, and a laid-back lifestyle Part-time or full-ti ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Enjoy an enviable work/life balance as a Consultant Psychiatrist at one of metropolitan Perth’s tertiary hospitals

Be part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of mental health care for children and adolescents Supportive and friendly work environment Enjoy the di ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Excellent opportunity as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent while enjoying a coastal laid-back lifestyle

Opportunity to support trainees with research projects and psychotherapy training Become a valuable member of this multidisciplinary team Immediate st ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Join this health service in an exciting period of growth with a $250m redevelopment underway

Be part of a multidisciplinary team working across regional and rural settings expanding your impact  Enjoy coast and country living in this vibrant ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age

Permanent


  • Join a well-established team in a recently redeveloped mental health service in western Sydney

State of the art mental health facilities Great opportunity to work with a dedicated team that care about what they do Vibrant nightlife, beautiful na ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age

Permanent


  • Join an expanding health service in one of the fastest-growing regional cities in Victoria

Build a meaningful career and enjoy a healthy work-life balance  This city is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable locations in Australia ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Join a well-established service with an excellent work-life balance

Staff Specialist or VMO positions available with fixed-term Clinical Director option Work and collaborate with a close-knit team of non-clinical and c ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle

One of Australia’s most desired lifestyle destinations World-class beaches and hinterland Work/life balance, variety and flexibility The Organisatio ...

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Telehealth Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Exciting remote opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Child & Adolescent services

Flexible working arrangements, work as much or as little as you want Welcoming and rapidly growing mental health group An immediate start and full app ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent (Virtual)

Permanent


  • Experience a rewarding career in healthcare while living in one of the most beautiful places in the world

Deliver impactful mental health services to rural communities in Western Australia, all while being based in Perth Flexible part time role promoting a ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Make a meaningful impact in a metropolitan health service that specialises in the delivery of mental health care

Multiple opportunities available within this Mental Health Service Rewarding and challenging work Flexible working arrangements so you can enjoy all P ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Permanent


  • Perth’s leading mental health service is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists for rewarding & varied roles in a dynamic and innovative service

Friendly multidisciplinary teams with opportunities for teaching, research and professional development Access to generous salary packaging arrangemen ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Perth’s leading mental health service is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists with interests and experience in women's mental health, eating disorder services, neurodiversity, behavioural addiction and alcohol and other drug services

Join a health service that is a leader in clinical care, research and education Friendly multidisciplinary teams with opportunities for teaching, rese ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Permanent


  • Contribute to ground-breaking research and advancements in Child & Adolescent mental health care

Multiple positions are available with this dedicated Child & Adolescent service Join a vibrant and collaborative team Access to ongoing profession ...

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Whether you are looking to make a move in your psychiatry career or looking to hire psychiatry staff, we can help.

To learn more about our Psychiatry services, contact Elective Recruitment or join our exclusive community, and register today.

Living and Working in Australia

If you’re internationally trained and interested in Psychiatry jobs in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.