Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults

Mediix· Psychiatry
📍 Darwin, Northern Territory, AustraliaFull time💰 USD 316K–349K

About this role

Consultant Psychiatrist | Adult Services
📍 Darwin, Northern Territory
🕒 Fixed-term (12 months) | Full-time

We’re currently partnering with a highly regarded public mental health service in the Top End to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering adult psychiatry services across inpatient and community settings.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior clinical role with genuine variety – combining acute care, community engagement, teaching, and service development – all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What’s on offer

  • Specialist Clinician: $249,959 – $305,454 package
  • Senior Specialist Clinician: $315,843 – $349,187 package
  • Inclusive of 12% superannuation
  • 6 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks personal leave
  • Additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Relocation support available
  • Strong focus on professional development and training

The role

You will provide consultant-level psychiatric care within adult services, including:

  • Assessment, admission, management and discharge of patients
  • Working across inpatient and community mental health settings
  • Participation in an on-call roster
  • Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
  • Contributing to teaching through the RANZCP training program and medical school
  • Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused care

What we’re looking for

  • Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
  • Eligibility for, or Fellowship with, RANZCP
  • Experience working at Consultant / Specialist level in psychiatry
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary mental health services

Why Darwin?

Darwin offers a lifestyle that’s genuinely hard to match. Imagine finishing work and heading straight to a waterfront sunset, or spending your weekends exploring national parks, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes. The city has a relaxed pace, meaning less time commuting and more time enjoying life outside of work.

There’s a strong sense of community and a multicultural population, which brings incredible food, festivals, and cultural experiences year-round. The climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle, whether that’s fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the warm evenings. For those relocating, it’s also a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse and clinically interesting patient population, including Indigenous health.

Professionally, roles in the Northern Territory often offer greater autonomy, broader scope, and faster career growth compared to metropolitan centres.

For more information please reach out to Anna - [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults role at Mediix?
The listed salary for this Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults position at Mediix is USD 316K–349K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults position at Mediix located?
This Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults role at Mediix is based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults role at Mediix full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults role in the Psychiatry department at Mediix.
Which team or department does the Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults at Mediix belong to?
This Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults position is part of the Psychiatry department at Mediix. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults job at Mediix posted?
This Consultant Psychiatrist | Adults position at Mediix was posted on Jul 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.