In-Demand Psychiatrist Jobs in Liverpool, Nsw

About the role
The Sutherland Hospital Mental Health Service is seeking to recruit a Staff Specialist Psychogeriatrician for a part time position in the Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Team. The position will provide expert assessment and treatment for consumers within the OPMH Team. The role includes teaching and supervision of Psychiatry Trainees.

SESLHD provides a competitive salary starting at a higher level and an accelerated progression towards a Senior Staff Specialist, under certain conditions.

About the Mental Health Service
The Sutherland Older Persons Mental Health Service is predominantly a community-based Service, with some Consultation Liaison work for consumers over 65 years of age located within Sutherland Hospital Geriatric Units. While there are no OPMH Inpatient beds situated at Sutherland Hospital the OPMH Service has access to the OPMH Unit at St George MHS.

The Mental Health Service has a 28 Bed Acute Mental Health Unit and a 5 bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, and is situated within the Sutherland General Hospital which has 375 general medical beds.

About the Area
The Sutherland Shire is a natural oasis just 25kms from Sydney's CBD. The region offers a stretch of pristine surf beaches, four national parks and channels of sparkling water. The Shire also hosts an urban hub of buzzing cafes and restaurants, art galleries and seasonal events, and is an ideal mix of coastal relaxation and cosmopolitan luxury.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Information for applicants:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2026_004. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Adult Older Persons Psychiatry.

Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.

Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.

Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.

Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.

Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure they are uploaded to your application.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Kavanagh on [email protected]

Applications Close: 16 July 2026

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