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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Marion GP+ – Marion Community Psychosis
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $367,340 - $621,001 p.a. (pro rata) MD02
• Part Time, 6 Month Contract, 35 Hours Per Week

Embrace Challenge, Inspire Change: Consultant Psychiatrist Role at SALHN

Unlock your potential as a Consultant Psychiatrist at SA Health's renowned Marion Psychosis MH (SALHN) unit. This part-time, short-term contract position offers a unique opportunity to lead the charge in delivering exceptional mental health care within Adelaide's esteemed Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and contribute to the ongoing advancement of psychosis treatment approaches.

Senior Medical Practitioners that are close in obtaining their Fellowship are encouraged to apply to this vacancy!

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit and Clinical Director, this role is responsible for providing clinical services of the highest possible standard to Mental Health Service Division patients, both in terms of individual performance and by providing clinical leadership and contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care. The Consultant Psychiatrist is actively involved in teaching medical students and trainee medical officers and where appropriate Nursing and Allied Health. Duties for the role will include:

• Provide a high-quality clinical service and clinical leadership,
• Providing clinical supervision to Senior Medical Practitioners, Trainee Medical Officers and Medical Students,
• Contributing to an after-hours on-call service in accordance with a roster agreed by the Department Director,
• Providing appropriate direction and supervision to registrars, resident medical officers and interns

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration (Psychiatry); or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award,
• Demonstrated high standard of clinical practice in Psychiatry,
• Demonstrated professional integrity, leadership and motivational skills,
• Experience with the supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff,
• Experience in a broad range of medical fields relevant to the practice of emergency medicine

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Sarah Cruz, Administration Support, (08) 7425 8572, Sarah.Cruz@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 21 July 2025

Attachments:

• 908284 Consultant Psychiatrist- Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 908284