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Psychiatrist roles in Adelaide, SA sit within steady demand across most disciplines. Community mental health and nursing roles are most active. The compact size of the sector means competition for senior clinical roles can be significant. psychiatrist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
Psychiatrists complete a medical degree (MBBS) followed by basic physician training and then a five-year specialist training program through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). After completing their Fellowship (FRANZCP), they may subspecialise in areas such as child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or consultation-liaison.
SA Health delivers mental health services through Central Adelaide LHN, Northern Adelaide LHN, and Southern Adelaide LHN, each with community mental health teams and inpatient facilities. The Older Persons Mental Health Service and Forensic Mental Health Service are significant specialist employers in the state.
Typical salary
$220k – $450k AUD
Public sector VMO and staff specialist roles vary by state award. Private practice income can significantly exceed salaried positions.
Registration
AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner (Specialist) and FRANZCP fellowship required.
Qualifications typically required
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Completion of RANZCP Fellowship training program
- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- AHPRA specialist registration
Key employers in Adelaide, SA
- SA Health
- Central Adelaide LHN
- Northern Adelaide LHN
- Southern Adelaide LHN
- Neami National
- Uniting SA
- headspace
- ACIS (Acute Crisis Intervention Service)