NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Grafton Community Health (Apply via eCredential)

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality

Employment Type: Contingent Worker
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ623366

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

Face-to-face and telehealth psychiatry options available

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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, and
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

Where you'll be working

With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere! From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45-minute drive.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.

Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

Northern NSW Local Health District 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.

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 at 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

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For role related queries or questions contact Paula Sheehan on [email protected]

Applications Close: 9 January 2026

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Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

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