REQ653784 Staff Specialist in Psychiatry – Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service 
Hunter New England Mental Health Service (HNEMH)
Flexible Roles Available – Permanent or Fixed Term

HNEMH is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our dynamic and supportive teams. Whether you're seeking a permanent role or a fixed-term opportunity, we offer flexibility to suit your career stage and lifestyle.
There are immediate General Adult vacancies with Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service, and an eligibility list will be created for future fixed term and permanent roles General Adult or Consultation Liaison Psychiatry roles with other HNEMH facilities - Hunter Valley Mental Health Service (Maitland) and Manning Mental Health Service (Taree).  

What We're Looking For:

• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Specialist Registration with AHPRA
• Advanced Trainees anticipating Fellowship within the next 12 months are also encouraged to apply.
   

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSW’s largest and most comprehensive mental health services
• Staff Wellbeing: Enjoy access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals
• HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment & Medical Settlement Concierge Support: Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end‑to‑end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Fitness Passport
• Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  
  About us:
  
  HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.
  
  Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult, and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.
  
  Discover the lifestyle: 
  Explore what life has to offer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Taree.
   

  Advertising closes 28 June 2026
  
  For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
  Dr Sandip Anand, Clinical Director - HNE Mental Health (Medical Workforce, Neurostimulation & Mater Mental Health-Adult Inpatient Services)
  E: [email protected]  Ph: (02) •••• •132
  
  Application enquiries:
  Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant 
  E: [email protected] Ph: (02) •••• •063
  
  Agency referrals must be emailed to [email protected] for consideration. Unsolicited agency applications will be culled. 
  
  Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
  Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
   

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position by emailing jes•••••••••••@health.nsw.gov.au