Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry - Manning Mental Health Service

Overview

Join to apply for the Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry - Manning Mental Health Service role at Hunter New England Local Health District. At Manning Mental Health Service, this is more than just a role — it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact on individuals and families across the lower Mid North Coast.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you’ll join a passionate team delivering innovative, recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings. Collaborate with experienced colleagues, junior doctors, and dedicated nursing and allied health staff to improve mental health outcomes in regional communities. With flexibility, strong support, and the opportunity to shape services, this is a chance to practice psychiatry with real purpose. Whether you’re already a specialist or within six months of fellowship, we’d love to discuss this opportunity with you.

Role details

REQ603634 Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry

Manning Mental Health Service, Taree NSW

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues, junior doctors, and nursing and allied health staff to improve mental health outcomes in regional communities.
• Lead and shape services with flexibility and strong support to practice psychiatry with purpose.
• Discuss opportunities with applicants who are within six months of fellowship or are already specialists.

What you’ll enjoy

What we can offer

Application details

Applications Close : 23 October 2025

Position enquiries : Dr Sandip Anand, Director of Medical Services HNEMH

Ph : (02) 4033 5132 or E : Sandip.Anand@health.nsw.gov.au

Application enquiries : Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant

Ph : (02) 6767 7063 or E : jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au

Agency referrals must be emailed through to Jess Glover for approval prior to submission.

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 Health’s commitment to Child Safe Standards. 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.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases — this is a Category A position. All new employees must agree to comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2022_015.

Summary

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level. Employment type : Full-time. Job function : Health Care Provider. Industries : Hospitals and Health Care.

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