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  • New South Wales
  • Locum
  • $130 - $150 / hour

Locum Registrar - Psychiatry (General Adult) | Northern NSW LHD

10h ago
  • General Adult Psychiatry role with multidisciplinary support
  • Travel, accommodation, and car hire included
  • Fixed-term locum | Start ASAP - 30 January 2026

Summary

Registrar - Psychiatry (General Adult) | Northern NSW LHD | Up to $150/hr | Travel & Accom Covered | ASAP Start - Until 30 Jan 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking a committed Psychiatry Registrar to join their General Adult Mental Health team on a locum basis.

Support general adult mental health services in one of NSW's most scenic and lifestyle-friendly regions. This fixed-term locum offers excellent supervision, a varied caseload, and full support, ideal for psychiatry trainees or experienced registrars seeking a meaningful regional placement.

Clinical Environment - What You'll Gain:
  • Exposure to a broad range of general adult psychiatric presentations, including acute, chronic, and crisis-related cases
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside consultants, nurses, social workers, and psychologists
  • Participate in clinical reviews, risk assessments, care planning, and legal documentation under the Mental Health Act
  • Daily supervision and opportunities for professional development and exam prep
  • Structured handovers and manageable caseloads within a supportive hospital network
  • Meaningful work in communities where mental health support is truly valued
Eligibility Criteria:
  • General AHPRA Registration
  • NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check
  • Australian working rights
  • Willingness to complete onboarding and credentialing
What's Provided:
  • Up to $150/hour depending on experience
  • Travel, accommodation, and vehicle hire or allowance included
  • Full support for onboarding, scheduling, and credentialing
Location - Northern NSW LHD, NSW:

Live and work in one of Australia's most beautiful regions, with placements available across towns like Tweed Heads, Lismore, Grafton, Ballina, and surrounding communities. With access to beaches, hinterland, and a laid-back pace of life, this role offers the perfect mix of purpose and lifestyle.

Interested?
Contact Ellie Nicholson at Gorilla Jobs:
Call or SMS: 0499 856 275
Email: ellie@gorillajobs.com.au

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