Head Medical is working with the Tasmanian Health Service to recruit experienced doctors into a senior, service-based Psychiatry role at the Royal Hobart Hospital, delivering after-hours mental health care within a well-supported specialist team.
- Senior-level psychiatry role with a high degree of clinical autonomy
- Work within a well-established mental health service with consultant support
- Permanent position in a highly desirable lifestyle location
- Relocation support
- Salary: AUD $128,750 – $183,340 ( Commensurate with experience)
The Role
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest tertiary hospital and a key centre for mental health services.
This is a night-based psychiatry role, where you will provide after-hours mental health medical services across the Royal Hobart Hospital.
You will:
- Assess and manage patients referred from the Emergency Department
- Provide care to patients within inpatient mental health units, including the Short Stay Unit
- Respond to mental health presentations across the hospital requiring specialist input
- Work under the guidance and support of consultant psychiatrists (including remote on-call support)
- Participate in a structured overnight roster (22:30pm – 08:30am, including handover)
You will operate with a high degree of professional independence, while remaining supported by experienced senior clinicians within a collaborative system.
Responsibilities
- Liaise closely with consultant psychiatrists regarding patient management
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Respond promptly to clinical requests across the hospital
- Ensure safe prescribing and management of treatments
- Support continuity of care and discharge planning
- Comply with all professional and legal requirements, including the Tasmanian Mental Health Act
These roles are particularly suited to experienced doctors seeking greater clinical autonomy and continuity, including those currently working at Specialty Doctor level in the UK/Ireland:
- Experienced Registrars (ST5+)
- Specialty / SAS Doctors
- Doctors seeking a longer-term, senior clinical role outside traditional training pathways
Eligibility
- Eligible for Provisional or General Registration with AHPRA
- Experience at Registrar level (or equivalent), ideally within Psychiatry
The Location
Hobart offers a rare combination of career development and lifestyle. As Australia’s second-oldest capital city, it is known for its relaxed pace, strong sense of community, and outstanding natural surroundings.
You will enjoy:
- A vibrant food and arts scene, including MONA and Salamanca Market
- Easy access to hiking, sailing, beaches and national parks
- Affordable living compared with mainland capitals
- A welcoming, family-friendly environment with excellent schools
Tasmania is a place where doctors can truly balance a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.
What Head Medical can do for you
Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.