Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient

A regional Northern Territory Hospital is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide specialist support within their Mental Health Unit (MHU) inpatient service.

Service Info

This is a full‑time consultant role based exclusively within the inpatient unit, providing care to adults presenting with acute mental health needs.

The MHU provides specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and short‑term inpatient care. Consultants typically oversee a defined inpatient cohort and work alongside a multidisciplinary team, which may include registrars, junior medical officers, nursing staff, allied health clinicians, and Aboriginal mental health workers.

On‑call requirements will be confirmed by the service; however, typical arrangements at this site involve phone‑based support only, with no expectation of recall unless otherwise specified.

Location Info

This role is based in a remote central Australian region known for its strong sense of community, rich cultural heritage, and access to some of the country's most iconic natural landscapes. The area offers a slower pace of life, meaningful clinical work, and the opportunity to support an underserved population with diverse and complex mental health needs. Locum doctors often value the combination of professional impact and the unique environment found in this part of Australia.

Rates

$2,800 per day

Dates

31 August 2026 - 16 October 2026 (Continuous block)

Why choose Global Medics?

• Dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants to support your locum journey

• 24/7 phone support

• Opportunities to explore Australia while working

Interested?

Please contact Conor Branigan via email for more information or click 'Apply'.

If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of long‑ and short‑term roles available across Australia.