NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist

NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Grafton Community Health Apply via eCredential Position Overview Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Employment Type: Contingent WorkerPosition Classification: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 16 hours per weekRequisition ID: REQ Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval Face‑to‑face and telehealth psychiatry options available. What You’ll Be Doing Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services are focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and young people and supporting their families in line with evidence‑based practice. Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes, delivering a healthy community through quality care. Providing clinical leadership, participating in quality improvement activities and providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice. Why You Should Consider Applying We can offer you Diverse career pathways Professional and personal development Help with further study and education Flexible and supportive work environment Opportunities to start or build a career or re‑enter the workforce Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles The opportunity to make a difference As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs. As a Visiting Medical Officer, you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee‑For‑Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination. Location & Working Environment Work will be based in the Clarence Valley region, including the commercial and professional hub of Grafton. The region offers a high quality of life with proximity to beaches, bushwalking, and cultural sites. Eligibility & Requirements Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways Child and Adolescent Advanced Training Certification Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement Availability to participate in an on‑call roster which covers Older Persons and Adult Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required Additional Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Paula Sheehan on Application Deadline Applications Close: 9 January 2026. EEO & Diversity Statement NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs. A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr