Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability

  • Deliver specialised psychiatric assessment and treatment in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Lead and mentor medical and allied health staff while shaping statewide mental health services
  • Attractive salary, flexible work-life balance, and comprehensive professional development opportunities
Where you’ll be working
Join a dynamic regional mental health service providing care to individuals with intellectual disability and mental illness.

You’ll work across community-based and statewide services, consulting with psychiatrists, medical professionals, GPs, and other stakeholders.

The role includes clinical leadership, supervision of junior medical staff, and active participation in teaching and research to improve patient outcomes.

Where you’ll be living
Based in a vibrant regional capital with a unique mix of natural beauty and city amenities, you’ll never be far from beaches, national parks, world-class trails, and a thriving arts and café scene.

The area offers excellent schools, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, combining a relaxed pace of life with easy access to professional and recreational opportunities.

Salary information
Expect a package of $350,000 - $550,000 pa comprising of base salary from $216,300 – $310,389 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation.

Additional benefits include professional development allowances, motor vehicle or vehicle allowance, access to a private patient scheme or equivalent payment, relocation support, and family-friendly fitness initiatives.

Requirements  

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent. 

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 16/01/2026
  • Rate: Package from $350-550k as per seniority
  • Location: Tasmania,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 480 002 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-5383
  • Posted: 2026-01-16 02:56:04 -

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