Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry - New England North West Mental Health Service
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Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry
New England North West Mental Health Service
Quinquennial appointment available
Advertising closes 26 May 2026
Hunter New England Mental Health Service is seeking applications from suitably qualified Psychiatrists to provide expert psychiatric care across inpatient, community mental health, and general hospital settings, while contributing as a medical leader within the New England region, including Armidale, Glen Innes/Tenterfield, Inverell, and surrounding areas.
The role includes clinical oversight of the Clark Centre, an 8-bed voluntary inpatient unit; clinical leadership in the Community Mental Health Team as part of the Acute Care Team; and the Consultation-Liaison Service at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital.
This role offers guaranteed hours each fortnight (equivalent to 0.53FTE or 42.5 hours) which includes clinical coverage on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
What We Offer:
- Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSW’s largest and most comprehensive mental health services
- Staff Wellbeing: Enjoy access to salary packaging options, a Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals
- HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment & Medical Settlement Concierge Support: Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service, focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding, credentialing and relocation support, the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end to end approach ensures new medical staff and families, including furry family members, feel welcomed, well supported and able to settle quickly, so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
About us:
HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district, supported by over 1,600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. We’re dedicated to providing person-centred care, advancing research, and fostering education and training across all disciplines.
Our services are structured by geographic areas and age groups - child & adolescent, adult, and older persons - and are supported by skilled multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, registrars, allied health, nurses, and administrative staff. Consultants work collaboratively and may provide peer support and cross-cover across the Greater Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Dr Sandip Anand, Clinical Director - HNE Mental Health (Medical Workforce, Neurostimulation & Mater Mental Health-Adult Inpatient Services)
E: Sandip.anand@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: (02) 4033 5132
Application enquiries:
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: (02) 6767 7063
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
