Locum Psychiatry Registrar (PGY3) – New South Wales (JN -052026-27517) Sydney, Australia

Flexible contracts | Competitive rates | Immediate & future starts

CMR is currently experiencing increased demand for Locum Psychiatry Registrars (PGY3–SMP) across New South Wales, with multiple high-quality opportunities available for immediate and future starts.

Applicants must hold full General AHPRA Registration and be currently living in Australia.

We are working closely with public and private hospitals and mental health services across NSW to offer:

  • Competitive, market-leading locum rates
  • Flexible contracts — short-term, long-term, or ad hoc
  • Placements tailored to your availability, experience and career goals
  • Full travel and accommodation support, managed end-to-end by our dedicated team
  • Supportive, well-staffed Mental Health Departments
  • Opportunities across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW

Areas of Psychiatry

We are particularly seeking Psychiatry Registrars with experience or interest in:

  • General Adult
  • Community
  • Forensic
  • Acute
  • Psychiatric Emergency Care
  • CAMHS
  • Inpatient Psychiatry

Expected Role & Responsibilities

Depending on the placement, responsibilities may include:

  • Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments
  • Participating in ward rounds
  • Developing and implementing management plans
  • Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications
  • Working within relevant NSW Mental Health legislation, policies and clinical frameworks
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Completing clinical documentation and discharge summaries
  • Providing ongoing assessment and management of patients within the treating team

With current demand across NSW, we’re able to secure roles quickly and negotiate highly favourable terms for our doctors.

Whether you’re actively looking for your next locum or simply open to exploring your options, now is an excellent time to consider your next move across NSW.

If you’re available for a quick, confidential discussion, I’d love to share current opportunities that align with your preferences, availability and career goals.

Not available yourself? If you have colleagues who may be interested, we offer a $1,000 referral bonus for simply providing their name and contact number.

Click Apply Now or send your most up-to-date CV to Sanjay.chambers@cmr.com.au.

For any further questions, please contact Sanjay on +61 401 925 358.