Forensic Psychiatrist

# Forensic Psychiatrist

> Mediix · Darwin City, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Psychiatry

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Consultant Psychiatrist** to join a **Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs team** in the Central Australia region. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across both forensic and community mental health settings in one of the most unique and culturally rich parts of Australia.

This position is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about making a difference in remote and Indigenous health while contributing to teaching and training programs for medical students and psychiatry registrars.

• **What’s on Offer?**
• This position comes with an attractive remuneration package and benefits, including:

• **Specialist Clinician:** $248,765 - $304,012
• **Senior Specialist Clinician:** $314,354 - $347,549
• Additional allowances:

• Professional Training Allowance: $21,603 - $27,967
• Second Roster Allowance: $41,433
• Private Practice Allowance: $103,538 - $145,005

• Salary packaging benefits: $9,010
• 6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks professional development leave
• Superannuation and leave loading
• Relocation and repatriation reimbursement

• **About the Location**
• Alice Springs is a vibrant community surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and national parks. With a laid-back lifestyle, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and work-life balance. This region provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with Indigenous populations, addressing unique healthcare challenges and contributing to meaningful change.

**About the Role**

• Deliver expert psychiatric care across community and forensic settings (50:50 split).
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.
• Contribute to teaching psychiatry to medical students and postgraduate trainees.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.

**What You’ll Bring**

• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A genuine interest in rural and remote health and a commitment to culturally sensitive care.

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please feel free to get in touch with Anna at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])!

## Apply

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