Staff Specialist - Psychiatry (Forensic Mental Health Burudyara Unit) - SLHD Mental Health Services (Apply via eCredential)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ624693

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist to join our Mental Health Service.

We are looking for a Staff Specialist in Psychiatry. The primary purpose of the role of Staff Specialist in Psychiatry (Forensic Mental Health) is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Forensic Psychiatry, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit and Hospital as required.

The Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility established as part of the NSW Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Located on the grounds of the Concord Centre for Mental Health, the Unit provides 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health beds, significantly expanding access to specialised care.

The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.

Medical practitioner, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award, with or working towards Certificate of Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry.

Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from the beginning of the 2026 Clinical Year on 2 February 2026, may be considered.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialist (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Sylvia Lim-Gibson via email at [email protected]

Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at [email protected] or phone (02) 9515 9933.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 12 January 2026