JMO Trainee - Psychiatry

JMO Trainee - Psychiatry

Location: New South Wales
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time / Part-Time (49 weeks)
Remuneration: $89,095 - $120,489 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Visa sponsorship: Eligible for consideration for international trainees
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The Opportunity

We are seeking junior doctors interested in psychiatry to join a supportive mental health service providing care across inpatient and community alcohol and other drugs (AOD) settings.

This role offers an excellent entry point into psychiatric training and progression towards Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). You will gain experience across the mental health continuum, working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering patient-centred care to diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Ideal candidates are early-career doctors or international medical graduates who are seeking structured training pathways in psychiatry and exposure to Australian public mental health services.

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders across inpatient and community settings.

• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, assessment, and treatment.

• Engage in professional development and training to progress toward RANZCP Fellowship.

• Contribute to initiatives supporting culturally safe care, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Collaborate with senior psychiatrists, allied health professionals, and medical colleagues in a supportive learning environment.

About You

• Medical degree and eligibility for registration with AHPRA.

• Acceptance or application for RANZCP training program (entry-level psychiatry).

• Strong commitment to learning, teaching, and professional development in psychiatry.

• Effective communication, teamwork, and patient-centred care skills.

• Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to culturally safe and multidisciplinary practice.

Lifestyle & Location

Enjoy aegional coastal lifestyle regional coastal lifestyle with:

• Access to pristine beaches, rivers, national parks, and outdoor activities.

• Family-friendly communities with excellent amenities and schools.

• A supportive, flexible, and collaborative hospital and community health environment.

Benefits

• Structured training and career progression within psychiatry.

• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible international trainees.

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options to maximise take-home pay.

• Fitness discounts and wellbeing programs.

• Access to mentorship, professional development, and a supportive team culture.

• Opportunities to gain experience across diverse psychiatric and AOD services.

International Candidate Pathways

Paragon Medics welcomes international medical graduates who wish to pursue psychiatry training in Australia. Our partner hospitals provide pathways for:

• Registration with AHPRA for supervised practice.

• Entry and progression through RANZCP training programs.

• Full visa support and relocation guidance.

• Orientation, settlement assistance, and community integration.

We ensure a smooth and fully supported transition for international trainees entering Australian psychiatry practice.

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.