Consultant Psychiatrist – Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Job in Australia

More about this Consultant Psychiatrist – Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Role In Australia

Expedited Specialist Pathway | Substantially Comparable UK/Irish Training
Are you a UK or Irish-trained Consultant Psychiatrist considering a move to Australia? This is a rare opportunity to secure a senior specialist post in Katherine.

Requirements for the expedited pathway: Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) from the UK plus a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

The Opportunity
Join a well-established regional mental health service delivering impactful, culturally diverse psychiatric care across the Katherine region. This is a senior leadership role offering:

Consultant-level autonomy with genuine service influence

Multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and community settings

Opportunities for supervision, teaching and service development

Exposure to rural and cross-cultural psychiatry in a clinically rewarding environment

This is psychiatry where your expertise truly shapes outcomes.

Remuneration & Incentives
This position offers a highly competitive total remuneration package designed to attract experienced international specialists:

Total package potential up to approximately AUD $600,000+ (dependent on experience and allowances)

Base salary aligned to Northern Territory specialist award

Remote location and professional allowances

6 weeks annual leave plus additional leave entitlements

Generous relocation support (flights, initial accommodation assistance, shipping contribution)

Salary packaging benefits to optimise net earnings

Visa sponsorship and full registration support

Compared with UK substantive consultant roles, the financial uplift is significant — particularly when factoring in tax advantages and packaged benefits.

Why Katherine?
Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, Katherine offers a lifestyle that is difficult to replicate in metropolitan centres:

Proximity to Nitmiluk Gorge, thermal springs and year-round outdoor recreation

Warm climate and relaxed pace of life

Strong, community-focused environment

Excellent sporting facilities, aquatic centre and recreational clubs

For Families
For doctors relocating with children, Katherine provides:

Local primary and secondary schooling

Community sports programmes and junior clubs

Outdoor lifestyle ideal for active families

Safe, welcoming regional community

It is an environment where families integrate quickly and enjoy a high quality of life.

Why This Role Appeals to UK & Irish Consultants
Faster progression to Australian specialist recognition via the Expedited Pathway

Enhanced earning potential

Greater clinical autonomy

Improved work-life balance

Opportunity to experience Australian lifestyle without sacrificing consultant-level practice

This role suits a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking meaningful clinical impact, financial progression, and a lifestyle shift — without stepping down in seniority.