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Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunities –Ballarat & Launceston, Australia  

Join NeuroCentrix: leading the way in memory and mood private mental health care

NeuroCentrix is seeking motivated Consultant Psychiatrists from the UK to join our expanding multidisciplinary teams in Ballarat and Launceston. 

We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based mental health services, including TMS and esketamine treatments, in clinics across eastern Australia. 

Our psychiatry and psychology-led practice provides a collaborative approach, professional development opportunities, and supportive work environment.

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist at NeuroCentrix, you will:

• Provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to a patient population with mood and memory disorders, including depression, PTSD and Alzheimers Disease.
• Work closely with psychologists, nurse practitioners and mental health nurses to provide wholistic care.
• Be able to access or provide new treatments including esketamine and TMS, when clinically appropriate.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a positive, collegial culture.
• Potentially qualify for Australia’s new Expedited Specialist Pathway, streamlining the recognition of your UK qualifications to give you immediate conditional consultant psychiatrist registration. 

Locations

Ballarat, Australia  – Historic Victorian regional centre with a strong sense of community and excellent schools, only 1.5 hours from Melbourne 

Launceston, Australia  – Picturesque Tasmanian city offering a relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty.

Why Join NeuroCentrix?

 Attractive remuneration and benefits package

• Comprehensive relocation support, including visa support
• Experienced colleagues to supervise and support your progression through the 6 month Expedited Specialist Pathway to unconditional registration
• Opportunities to diversify and develop your clinical experience
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including in-house clinical trials
• Ongoing mentoring from a collegiate team  

Expedited Specialist Pathway

UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrists are eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway, streamlining the process for registration. Our dedicated team will assist you through every step of the transition, ensuring a smooth and efficient move to Australia.

About You
 

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA via the Expedited Specialist Pathway
• Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic, growing organisation

How to Apply

To learn more or submit your application, please contact our General Manager at careers@neurocentrix.com.au  We welcome informal enquiries and are happy to discuss your pathway to working with NeuroCentrix in Australia.

Or meet with psychologist Celia Brenchley, Director of Education, Clinical and Research Governance, at 

      ECNP Congress, Amsterdam, 11 – 14 October 2025

      Royal College of Psychiatry Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference 2025, Manchester, 16-17 October 2025. 

      London, 18 October 2025

Please contact us at careers@neurocentrix.com.au if you are interested in organising a meeting time.