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NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatient MHS, Lismore (Apply via eCredential)
Northern NSW Local Health District
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3.3
Lismore NSW
$278,355 - $376,068 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

$278,355 - $376,068 a year
Gym membership, Salary packaging
Permanent, Full-time
Shift work, On call
Lismore NSW

Full job description

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!


Employment Type: Permanent Part or Full time
Position Classification:
Staff Specialist Salary: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full-time equivalent depending on experience. Additional temporary allowances are paid where applicable.
Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Requisition ID: REQ706234


Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval


Applicants may select to apply for a

To apply as a

To apply as a Staff Specialist via eCredential please



What you'll be doing

Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Adult Inpatient Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Where you will be working


At Lismore Base Hospital we have three acute inpatient mental health units providing intensive psychiatric care for people who are experiencing mental illness and mental disorder. Tallowwood is the Lismore Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit and is a 24-bed acute inpatient unit accommodating both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Lismore Base is located in an area known as the Rainbow Region, an area blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communites. Close to the Ballina and Byron Shires which include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations , while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.


About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)



We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?



The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.


Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
  • Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
  • Growth – access to professional and personal development
  • Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

As a


Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.


NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.


A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position.


  • Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
  • Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Psychiatry at the role delineation of the service.
  • Accredited ECT provider or willingness to work towards same
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
  • Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
  • Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

Need more information? the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Dr William Lugg, Clinical Director at Email: William.Lugg@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 November 2026


Applicants may select to apply for a

To apply as a

To apply as a Staff Specialist via eCredential please

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day


Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.


For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential


NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential


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