Sydney, NSW
Large metropolitan and specialist market
Psychiatry · Australia
Psychiatry Jobs in Australia
Medica works with consultant and specialist psychiatrists who want a clearer view of Australia before committing to a move. Opportunities may sit in metropolitan, regional or remote services and can cover General Adult, CAMHS, Forensic, Older Persons, Addiction, Liaison and clinical leadership. State, setting and registration route can materially change the proposition. Medica helps you compare the clinical brief and location, understand what needs checking, and decide whether a particular employer is worth a confidential conversation.
Current roles
Current Psychiatry opportunities
Only genuine Medica vacancies approved for publication appear here.
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Locations
Where could your career take you?
Melbourne, Victoria
Major hospital and community networks
Brisbane, Queensland
City and wider state opportunities
Perth, Western Australia
Metropolitan and regional reach
Adelaide, South Australia
Established city and regional services
Regional Australia
Broader roles where location matters
Clinical focus
Psychiatry opportunities Medica may recruit for
Opportunities may include the following areas. This does not mean each is currently live.
General Adult Psychiatry
Acute, continuing-care, outpatient and community roles across varied service models.
CAMHS
Specialist work with children, adolescents and families in hospital and community settings.
Forensic Psychiatry
Assessment and treatment roles within secure or justice-linked services.
Older Persons Psychiatry
Specialist services spanning cognitive, functional and complex mental-health needs.
Addiction and Liaison
Focused roles within dedicated programmes or broader hospital pathways.
Clinical leadership
Service-lead and Medical Director responsibilities where experience and local recognition align.
The working market
Working as a Psychiatrist in Australia
Australia is a group of distinct state and regional markets.
Health services are organised by state and territory, and the day-to-day role can differ sharply between a large metropolitan network and a regional service. Ask about catchment size, inpatient and community balance, on-call arrangements, travel and the support available around the post.
Private opportunities may include hospitals, clinics, consulting work and mixed portfolios. International specialists also need to align an employer's vacancy with the registration and specialist-recognition pathway that applies to their own qualification and experience.
Registration
Registration and specialist recognition
Specialist registration has more than one possible route.
Specialist international medical graduates may be assessed through the Medical Board of Australia's specialist pathway. An expedited pathway also exists for accepted specialist qualifications, including specified psychiatry qualifications, subject to all current requirements.
The correct route depends on qualifications, training, recent practice and the proposed role. Medica can help organise the questions, but Ahpra, the Medical Board and relevant assessment bodies determine eligibility and registration.
Review the Medical Board of Australia specialist pathwayHow Medica helps
A better move starts with a conversation.
Tell us what you're looking for
Tell us your specialty, location preferences and what would make a move worthwhile.
Explore relevant opportunities
We’ll introduce opportunities that fit your experience and priorities.
You decide what happens next
Your CV is never sent to an employer without your agreement.
Questions doctors ask
Psychiatry jobs in Australia: FAQs
Can UK- or Ireland-trained psychiatrists work in Australia?
Potentially. The route depends on the exact specialist qualification, training, recent practice and other registration requirements. Some accepted qualifications may fit an expedited pathway; others require specialist assessment.
Do I need registration before discussing a role?
Not necessarily. An early conversation can test location and role fit, but registration feasibility should be assessed before either side assumes a start date.
Does Medica cover regional Psychiatry opportunities?
Yes, where Medica has a genuine brief. Regional roles can differ from metropolitan work in catchment, travel, on-call and team support, so those details need to be explicit.
Which Australian cities can I consider?
Potential markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart, alongside regional areas. Availability varies and no location is implied to have a current Medica vacancy.
Can I compare states before choosing one?
Yes. Tell Medica what matters—clinical scope, climate, family needs, travel or city size—and conversations can be narrowed to realistic locations.
Will Medica approach an Australian employer without my agreement?
No identifiable CV is sent until you know the employer or opportunity and agree to the introduction.
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