Find Psychiatry Locum Jobs In Australia and New Zealand
Discover psychiatry locum roles that suit your lifestyle, career goals, and preferred locations. Search roles across Australia and New Zealand with flexible options, competitive pay, and expert support at every step.
✓ Access exclusive locum psychiatry roles across public and private healthcare
✓ Choose shifts and contracts that fit your schedule and experience
✓ Get guidance from consultants who understand your clinical career goals
Why Psychiatrists Choose Us for Locum Opportunities
Join a trusted network of psychiatry professionals who rely on our team to find rewarding locum roles across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced consultant, we provide access to leading hospitals, flexible contracts, and dedicated support, helping you focus on what matters most: patient care.
Tailored Roles for Every Career Stage
From early-career registrars to senior consultants, we work with psychiatrists at every stage. You’ll gain access to locum opportunities across diverse settings — public hospitals, private practices, and telehealth services — with flexible terms that fit your goals and lifestyle.
Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way
Our recruitment team specialises exclusively in psychiatry. We handle paperwork, travel logistics, and compliance, making your registration and onboarding process fast and stress-free. You’ll be supported by consultants who understand your subspecialty and preferences.
Flexibility and Freedom to Choose
Enjoy full control over where, when, and how you work. Choose from short-term locum placements, ongoing contracts, or remote psychiatry options across metropolitan, regional, and rural locations in Australia and New Zealand.
Trusted by Psychiatrists Nationwide
We partner with leading hospitals and mental health services, giving you first access to new roles and high-demand psychiatry positions. Our goal is simple — to match you with locum opportunities that align with your expertise and lifestyle.
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.
Preferred Suppliers
NSW Government Health
Queensland Government - Queensland Health
Government of South Australia - SA Health
Tasmania Government Health
Government of Western Australia WA Country Health Services
Why We’re #1 for Psychiatrist Job Placements
As specialists in psychiatry recruitment, we understand the unique skills, pressures, and preferences of mental health professionals. Our team connects psychiatrists with leading hospitals, health networks, and telehealth services across Australia and New Zealand, matching you with locum opportunities that align with your expertise. We actively recruit across all psychiatry subspecialties and offer access to a wide range of locum and contract positions.
High Demand Job Placement Across Australia and New Zealand
- Adult Psychiatrists — Help meet ongoing demand across inpatient, community, and consultation-liaison settings.
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists — Play a vital role supporting youth mental health programs in both city and regional areas.
- Older Persons Psychiatrists — Work in aged-care, geriatric, and cognitive health services where experienced clinicians are highly valued.
- Forensic Psychiatrists — Provide essential expertise in correctional and court-based mental health programs.
- Addiction Psychiatrists — Join multidisciplinary teams addressing substance use and recovery services.
- Consultation Liaison Psychiatrists — Support integrated care across hospital networks and emergency departments.
- Emergency Department Psychiatrists
— Contribute to acute care units managing crisis presentations and urgent assessments.
Working with you to build a satisfying psychiatry career
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!
Meet our experts in Psychiatric recruitment Placement
Tailored Roles for Every Career Stage
From early-career registrars to senior consultants, we work with psychiatrists at every stage. You’ll gain access to locum opportunities across diverse settings, public hospitals, private practices, and telehealth services with flexible terms that fit your goals and lifestyle.
Meet James Whitaker
Director, Psychiatry Recruitment
Based in Byron Bay, James leads Medipeople’s Psychiatry Recruitment Division, connecting psychiatrists with locum and permanent roles across Australia and New Zealand. With over two decades in medical recruitment, James brings deep expertise in hospital staffing and international placement, helping psychiatry professionals access rewarding positions across public and private healthcare.
James began his career in the UK’s National Health Service before moving into senior recruitment roles with leading global agencies. His background in psychology and long-standing relationships with hospital networks give him unique insight into the needs of both clinicians and employers. Under his leadership, Medipeople continues to deliver trusted, results-driven recruitment solutions for psychiatrists at every career stage.
CALL ME: +61 499 802 299
EMAIL: james.w@medipeople.com.au
Meet Linh Nguyen
Head of Psych Division
Linh leads Medipeople’s Psych Juniors Division with energy and passion, helping early-career psychiatrists and mental health professionals find their ideal locum and permanent roles across Australia and New Zealand. She takes a personal, relationship-first approach — understanding each clinician’s goals to ensure every placement supports both career growth and work-life balance.
Dedicated to building genuine connections, Linh provides tailored guidance for psychiatry professionals beginning their locum journey. Her approachable style, industry knowledge, and focus on support make her a valued partner for psychiatrists taking their next step in mental health.
CALL ME: +61 458 673 162
EMAIL: [email protected]
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NEW TO Psych LOCUM WORK?
If you haven’t done 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!
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