Staff Specialist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

REQ647537 - Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Hunter New England Mental Health Service
Permanent Part time 0.8FTE opportunity
Advertising closes 25 March 2026

Hunter New England Mental Health Service is seeking applications from suitability qualified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join an established and supportive team.

About the role:
The role is 0.6 FTE at the CAMHS inpatient unit (Nexus) and 0.2 FTE at Safeguard CAMHS providing assessment and management of young people presenting to both services. Responsibilities include supporting clinical governance with co-leadership supervising junior medical staff (Registrars RMOs JMOs) and managing mental health presentations across all ages when on call.

About us:
HNEMH provides a wide range of mental health services throughout the Hunter New England Health district supported by over 1600 staff. Our care spans all ages and levels - from early intervention to inpatient and community-based recovery services. Were dedicated to providing person-centred care advancing research and fostering education and training across all disciplines.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Develop your career with one of NSWs largest and most comprehensive mental health services.
• Staff Wellbeing: Enjoy access to salary packaging options a Fitness Passport and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of clinical and support professionals.
• HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment & Medical Settlement Concierge Support: Uniquely Hunter New England Health is supported by a dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment Team and Medical Settlement Concierge Service focused on making the transition to working in the district as seamless as possible. From initial enquiry and appointment through to onboarding credentialing and relocation support the team provides personalised assistance for clinicians and their families. This end to end approach ensures new medical staff and families including furry family members feel welcomed well supported and able to settle quickly so they can focus on delivering outstanding patient care and enjoying living in our district. Click here for more Medical Settlement Concierge details.
• Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff pro-rata for part-time.

Applications close: 25 March 2026

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact:
Dr Sandip Anand A/Director of Medical Services HNEMH
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Application enquiries:
Jess Glover Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
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Agency referrals will not be considered for this role.

Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information
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