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Consultant Psychiatrist Tertiary Referral Hospital | Darwin The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is partnering with a leading tertiary hospital in Darwin to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist. This role offers exposure to a broad and complex case mix, including acute inpatient, community, and culturally diverse mental health presentations, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous mental health and remote outreach. You will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment and management, contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, and play a key role in supervising and supporting junior medical staff. There are also opportunities to contribute to service development and outreach programs across the Top End. This position is ideal for psychiatrists seeking **clinical diversity, cultural depth, and meaningful impact** in one of Australias most unique healthcare settings. The Hospital This is a **major tertiary referral hospital** and the principal provider of specialist services across the **Top End of the Northern Territory**. Key features include: * Over **350 beds** servicing a vast geographic region* Accredited for **Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists** training* Dedicated **inpatient and community mental health services*** Strong integration with **regional and remote outreach programs*** Significant recent investment in **mental health and emergency infrastructure*** High-demand Emergency Department with diverse presentations The hospital delivers care to **urban, rural, and remote communities**, offering a uniquely broad and rewarding scope of psychiatric practice. Why This Role * Work in a **major tertiary referral centre*** Exposure to **complex, high-acuity and culturally diverse presentations*** Strong involvement in **Indigenous mental health and outreach*** Established **multidisciplinary team environment*** Opportunities for **teaching, supervision, and leadership*** Supported pathways for **IMGs (RANZCP & AHPRA)** Location Based in **Darwin**, this tropical capital offers a **relaxed lifestyle with year-round warm climate** and a strong sense of community. Enjoy: * Gateway access to **Kakadu National Park** and **Litchfield National Park*** Outdoor lifestyle with fishing, boating, and national parks* Direct flights to major Australian cities and Southeast Asia* Multicultural community and unique cultural experiences* Short commutes and excellent work-life balance Requirements To be considered, you must meet one of the following: * Eligible for registration with the **Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency*** Minimum **12 months recent experience in Psychiatry*** Enrolled in or eligible for the **Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists** training program* International Medical Graduates: * With a confirmed **college interview date**, or * Assessed by RANZCP as **substantially comparable** Interested? For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, contact Sante Recruitment. ****@sante-recruitment.com www.sante-recruitment.com +61 (0) 42 688 7*** |