Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist

ACT Health

6 days ago

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory$318K - $422KFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACT Health as a Old Age Psychiatrist – $318K-$422K, Relocation in United States.

Key Responsibilities

click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency l Meet credentialing.

Requirements

page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $318K - $422K

Relocation assistance: $55,000.

25 days PTO.

Visa sponsorship available.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with ACT Health in United States.

Key Skills

General PsychiatryAdvanced Training in Psychiatry of Old AgeInpatient ServicesCommunity ServicesECT ServicesRecovery FocusPerson-Centred CareAdministrative SkillsGovernance SkillsTraining Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Old Age Psychiatrist - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist at ACT Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at ACT Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

ACT Health lists compensation for this physician position at $318k to $422k annually.

This is approximately 23% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Psychiatry, Advanced Training in Psychiatry of Old Age, Inpatient Services, Community Services, ECT Services, Recovery Focus, Person-Centred Care, Administrative Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The successful applicant will provide mental health assessment and treatment services for older adults experiencing serious mental illness. They will also participate in administrative, governance, and training requirements within the division.

Benefits package: Relocation Expenses up to $55,000, VISA/Sponsorship, Competitive Pay Rates, Salary Packaging, Flexible Working Conditions, Private Practice Allowance, Professional Development Allowances, On-call Allowance 17.5%. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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