The Opportunity: Western Sydney LHD is offering psychiatry registrars the chance to enhance their training while working in specialised units. You’ll gain unique exposure to perinatal or adolescent mental health, backed by strong consultant support. With capped after-hours, this role strikes the balance between income, training and lifestyle. Clinical Environment - What You'll Gain: Tailored experience – option to work in Mother & Baby Unit (perinatal psychiatry exposure) or Adolescent Acute (youth mental health focus) Build your portfolio – excellent opportunity to log cases, sharpen acute psychiatry skills, and strengthen Stage 2 training progression Work-life balance – capped after-hours commitments (max 4 per month) supports both income and lifestyle Supportive supervision – strong consultant presence with access to senior mentorship and structured team handovers Collaborative setting – join experienced nursing, allied health and medical staff in a multidisciplinary, team-based model of care Roster Details: Monday to Friday (day): 0830-1700 After-hours weekday: 1700-2230 After-hours weekend (day): 0800-2030 Overnight weekday: 2230-0830 Overnight weekend: 2030-0830 Limited after-hours: Maximum 4 after-hour shifts (including overnight) per month Eligibility Criteria: AHPRA General Registration Psychiatry Registrar (Stage 2 training desirable) NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check Australian working rights Willingness to complete local credentialing and onboarding What's Provided: Competitive locum rate of $150/hour Flexible locum period ASAP - November 2025 Full credentialing and logistics support from our dedicated team Location - Western Sydney LHD: Be based in one of Sydney's most diverse and dynamic regions, with access to cultural hubs, excellent public transport, and lifestyle amenities. Close proximity to central Sydney, while offering a wide range of clinical experiences in psychiatry. Interested? Contact Ellie Nicholson at Gorilla Jobs: Call or SMS: 0499 856 275 Email: ellie@gorillajobs.com.au We also have Psychiatry locum opportunities across Australia, get in touch to find a role that suits your availability and training goals.
