Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Elizabeth Vale
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 per annum – MD2
• Ongoing Full-Time

Shape the future of mental health care in one of Australia’s most dynamic health networks.

Are you a passionate and highly skilled psychiatrist ready to make a real impact? Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), a leading health network serving over 400,000 people in Adelaide’s vibrant northern region. We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist – Consultation Liaison to deliver world-class mental health services and lead innovation in patient care.

We encourage applications from candidates in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Applicants nearing completion of training from Australia and New Zealand are also encouraged to apply.

About the Role:
Based in Adelaide's northern metropolitan area, you will provide specialist psychiatric consultation and liaison services to medical and surgical teams. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with complex mental health presentations in the general hospital setting.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Consultation Liaison, you will:

• Provide specialist psychiatric care and expert consultation across hospital and community settings
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment recommendations
• Lead care planning and collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Drive continuous quality improvement and uphold the highest standards of patient safety
• Mentor trainee medical officers and contribute to education programs
• Collaborate with medical teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees

This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a MBBS or equivalent, and appropriate specialist qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

About Adelaide:
Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

Why Join Us?

• Influence and Leadership: Work at the forefront of mental health reform in South Australia, contributing to service-wide policies and clinical excellence.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, respect, and accountability.
• Teaching & Research Opportunities: Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate education and contribute to clinical research initiatives.
• Lifestyle & Location: Enjoy the perfect balance of professional challenge and quality of life in Adelaide—renowned for its affordability, stunning beaches, wine regions, and cultural festivals.

SA Health is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare across South Australia. We offer competitive remuneration packages, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and excellent work-life balance. Our organisation values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing you with the resources and support needed to excel in your career.
You will benefit from modern facilities, access to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to work alongside leading healthcare professionals. NALHN actively supports career progression and offers flexible working arrangements to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
NALHN is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:
Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.
Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.
Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes. 
Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners. 
Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.

Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed - find out more here.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Checks:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 921373

Enquiries:
Jessica Whyte
Medical Management Facilitator
Phone: (08) 7485 4397
E-mail: Jessica.Whyte@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:
2 January 2026 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:
921373 - MD2 - Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison - Role Description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health vacancies at NALHN visit our Careers in Mental Health page.
For more information about Mental Health Medical at NALHN visit our Mental Health Medical page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.