What are requirements to locum as a Psychiatrist in Australia?

To locum as a Psychiatrist in Australia you must hold specialist registration with AHPRA, Fellowship of the Australian and Zealand College of Psychiatrists and hold some work rights. Either through citizenship, permanent residency or a specific visa.

When is a good stage in my career to locum as a Psychiatrist?

Any time in your career is a good time to work as a locum Psychiatrist. We find that newly qualified that have just got their FRANZCP or those towards the end of their career are the most common times to locum. Although we have many locums that hold fulltime roles that like to complete a short locum each year almost as a working holiday.

What locations do Medipeople place Psychiatrists into?

Medipeople holds state-wide agreements with the various Australia public hospitals. We place Psychiatrists into every state and territory. We work with lots of hospitals in city / metropolitan areas as well as regional centres. Locum Psychiatry roles are all over the country and in major cities not just in regional centres.

Do Locum Psychiatrists cover on-calls?

Some locum Psychiatrist roles have an oncall requirement. Prior to accepting a role your recruitment consultant will advise you regarding the oncall details. They will also negotiate with the hospital on your behalf if you do not wish to cover any oncalls.

Are their locum Psychiatrist jobs in Private Practice?

Medipeople has Locum Psychiatrist roles in Private Practice. We work with a number of large private hospital groups and small independent practices.

Which psychiatry sub-specialities locums are available?

The majority of locum roles are in Adult Psychiatry. Inpatient, Community, Integrated roles are the most common. We also have locum jobs in Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Older Persons, and Addictions.

Psychiatry Locum Jobs

LOCUM JOBS IN PSYCHIATRY

Join Australia's exclusive community of Psychiatry doctors! Experience first access to amazing psychiatry locum opportunities. Have you just received your FRANZCP and wish to try some new locations or looking to work less and travel?

Locum Psychiatry Registrar and SMP’s earn between $1200 - $1900 per day

Locum (FRANZCP) Consultant Psychiatrists earn $2000 - $3500 per day

Top Psychiatry Locum Rates – we negotiate the highest rates possible
Fast Track Registration – we make signing up really easy and efficient
Dedicated Personal Consultant – we look after all your paperwork and travel logistics
A Tailored Service – we offer varied contracts, be it one week, one month or one year
Travel & Adventure – enjoy locum life as a psychiatrist to the fullest in an exciting variety of locations!
Award Winning Team – we were recently voted the best agency in Australia for candidate care!
Variety of Psychiatry roles – we work with public, private and telehealth psychiatry clients

At Medipeople, our psychiatry locum service is led by a mental health professional with twenty years of Psychiatry locum experience.

We have short and long term psychiatry locum positions to match your preferences and availability. No matter what stage you are at in your career we want to hear from you!

We have high demand for:

Adult Psychiatrists
Older Persons Psychiatrists
Child Psychiatrists
Forensic Psychiatrists
Consultation Liaison Psychiatrists
Emergency Department Psychiatrists
Addiction Psychiatrists

We work with an extensive network of hospitals and mental health services across Australia and New Zealand and offer an unrivalled service to help you secure the top psychiatry locum jobs available.

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WHY LOCUM WITH MEDIPEOPLE?

Trusted Provider

Medipeople is a trusted provider to public & private health institutions across Australia & NZ. Enjoy locum life with us in QLD, NSW, WA, TAS, VIC, SA, ACT, NT – the choice is yours!

Excellent Rates

We offer some of the highest rates in the industry. Our contracts & supplier agreements allow us to pay you top dollar – junior or senior, rural or urban, we’ve got you covered.

Dedicated Consultant

With Medipeople, you have your own dedicated consultant – we look after all the logistics and paperwork for you. Our doctors consistently reward us with 5-star ratings!

GET THE WORK YOU WANT,

WHEN YOU WANT IT,

WHERE YOU WANT IT!

Excellent provision of service, good communication and support and better rates than any other locum agency at present!

– Dr Parkar

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FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

What are requirements to locum as a Psychiatrist in Australia?

To locum as a Psychiatrist in Australia you must hold specialist registration with AHPRA, Fellowship of the Australian and Zealand College of Psychiatrists and hold some work rights. Either through citizenship, permanent residency or a specific visa.
When is a good stage in my career to locum as a Psychiatrist?

Any time in your career is a good time to work as a locum Psychiatrist. We find that newly qualified that have just got their FRANZCP or those towards the end of their career are the most common times to locum. Although we have many locums that hold fulltime roles that like to complete a short locum each year almost as a working holiday.
What locations do Medipeople place Psychiatrists into?

Medipeople holds state-wide agreements with the various Australia public hospitals. We place Psychiatrists into every state and territory. We work with lots of hospitals in city / metropolitan areas as well as regional centres. Locum Psychiatry roles are all over the country and in major cities not just in regional centres.
Do Locum Psychiatrists cover on-calls?

Some locum Psychiatrist roles have an oncall requirement. Prior to accepting a role your recruitment consultant will advise you regarding the oncall details. They will also negotiate with the hospital on your behalf if you do not wish to cover any oncalls.
Are their locum Psychiatrist jobs in Private Practice?

Medipeople has Locum Psychiatrist roles in Private Practice. We work with a number of large private hospital groups and small independent practices.
Which psychiatry sub-specialities locums are available?

The majority of locum roles are in Adult Psychiatry. Inpatient, Community, Integrated roles are the most common. We also have locum jobs in Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Older Persons, and Addictions.

NEW TO LOCUM WORK?

If you haven’t done a locum job before – don’t worry! You’ll be in safe hands with us throughout the whole process. You’ll gain clinical experience, get to know different work environments and receive excellent pay rates.

We’ll find the right locum jobs for you, help you with the paperwork and support you during your locum placements. If you want to do locum work while travelling through Australia, have a look at some of our blog articles as well.

Whatever your dream locum life looks like – let us help you make it a reality!