Psychiatrist – Telehealth

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions.  HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees 

As a Psychiatrist within the team providing these services to the Immigration Detention network, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a diverse and complex healthcare environment, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team and robust clinical governance framework.

This permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) telehealth role offers the opportunity to provide psychiatric services across multiple detention sites, primarily in WA and SA, supported by our multidisciplinary Virtual Care Centre team.

You can be based anywhere in Australia, with the flexibility to work to the operating hours of the state you’re supporting on any given day. Flexible arrangements or a shared coverage model between two psychiatrists will be considered for the right candidates.

In this role, you’ll:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulate treatment plans via telehealth.

• Diagnose and manage a range of mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches.

• Provide clinical advice and support to on-site and virtual health teams and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.

• Deliver culturally competent and trauma-informed care for a diverse detainee population.

• Contribute to education, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.

Let’s talk about you!

You are a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. As a Psychiatrist with FRANZCP Fellowship (or equivalent) any experience in telehealth psychiatry and or providing psychiatric assessment and treatment in complex or custodial settings will be highly desirable.

You’ll be rewarded with:

💼 A chance to work within a respected Australian healthcare organisation of over 1,000 professionals.
🤝 A collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to quality, compassion, and ethical care.
🎂 Birthday Leave – your paid special day off to celebrate!
❤️ Discounted Bupa Health Insurance (7% off).
🌍 A meaningful career making a real impact on the lives of people in your care.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.  At HCA, we are committed to embracing diversity and ensuring a safe and inclusive working environment.

📩 For a confidential discussion or further information about this role, please contact Carly Currie at carly.currie@healthcareaustralia.com.au.