Consultant Psychiatrist - TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Woodville, Adelaide, SA

Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

TIR $365,798 - $713,692 p.a.

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Mental Health Services, Woodville

Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (subject to private practice agreement)

Permanent full-time positions

RANZCP registrars in the last six months of their training are eligible to apply

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation!

We’re looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient-focused service that prioritizes recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand-new 24-bed building. If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organization and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today!

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate consultant psychiatrist to join our team at the Central Adelaide (CALHN), 24-bed Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (IMHRU). In this dynamic leadership role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric services that are consumer-focused and grounded in best practice. You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support positive clinical outcomes, drive service excellence, and contribute to teaching, supervision, and ongoing quality improvement. Your role will also include guiding junior medical staff, participating in research, and supporting a whole-of-system recovery approach that promotes independence, skill-building, and community integration for consumers. If you’re passionate about working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based environment that values cultural diversity and human rights, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the role description for more information about the role and any essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

About You

You are a passionate and skilled consultant psychiatrist who brings a strong clinical foundation, a commitment to recovery-oriented care, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health rehabilitation, you thrive in multidisciplinary settings and are driven to deliver high-quality outcomes for consumers and their families.

To be successful in this role:

You will combine your clinical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and a genuine dedication to consumer-centered care.

You hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, are a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and maintain active participation in continuing professional development.

You demonstrate extensive clinical experience in mental health, with a strong track record of applying sound clinical judgment and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

You are an effective communicator with a proven ability to supervise, mentor, and teach medical staff while maintaining professional integrity and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

You bring a thorough understanding of national mental health policies, recovery-based practice, quality improvement principles, and the use of ICT in clinical care.

About CALHN

At CALHN we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe, and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless, safe, and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and well-being, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.

Relocation support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.

Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.

Flexible work arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.

Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Professional development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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Ph: 70871853 Email: Andrew.lawlor@sa.gov.au