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Mediix

Forensic Psychiatrist

Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia

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Location
Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Healthcare
Pay
A$248.8K – A$304K a year (read from the ad)
Posted
2 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, A$304K a year, is 143% above the median of A$125K for healthcare jobs in Australia (middle half A$88K – A$148K, 1,035 jobs that state pay).

22 healthcare jobs open in Northern Territory: 18% remote, 10 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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 ania@mediix.com.au!

Source

Posted by Mediix on their own hiring page, apply.workable.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 08 Nov 2026 12:21 UTC; the original is the reference.

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