Consultant/Specialist Psychiatrist

Sante Recruitment; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 264,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment seeks a Consultant/Specialist Psychiatrist to lead adult mental health services in coastal Victoria. This permanent full-time appointment will work within an integrated adult community and inpatient service, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery‑focused, patient-centered care.

The role offers a unique coastal lifestyle with opportunities for professional development and leadership and a salary package up to AUD 440,000+.

Qualifications

• FRANZCP or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult psychiatric assessment and management.
• Collaborative, patient-centred approach with MDT engagement.

Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership and governance of adult community and inpatient services.
• Assessment and management of adults with varied mental health conditions.
• Participation in on-call roster and teaching of registrars and medical students.

Education

FRANZCP or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career. Live the Lifestyle.

Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health

Permanent Full-Time | Coastal Victoria | Salary Package up to $440,000+

We are seeking a Consultant/Specialist Psychiatrist to join a dedicated and collegial mental health service in one of Victoria’s most liveable coastal regions, just three hours from Melbourne.

This is a rare opportunity to combine rewarding clinical leadership with an exceptional coastal lifestyle, within a thriving regional referral service. Surrounded by lush rural landscapes and breathtaking ocean views, you’ll be welcomed into a close-knit community where quality of life genuinely comes first.

Be part of something bigger. Build a fulfilling career where your work truly matters.

The Location

Located on Victoria’s spectacular coastline, this vibrant regional city offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and lifestyle reward.

Why You’ll Love Living Here

• Renowned food, wine and arts culture
• Affordable, family-friendly living with excellent schools
• A welcoming and inclusive community
• A vibrant regional city with all essential services

Lifestyle Highlights

• Pristine beaches, coastal walking and cycling trails
• Whale watching, historic shipwrecks and ancient volcanic landscapes
• A thriving cultural scene with dining, festivals and live sport
• Expansive parks, gardens and green spaces

The Role

You will provide senior medical leadership within an integrated adult community and inpatient mental health service, working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical leadership and governance of a case-management team
• Assessment and management of adults with high- and low-prevalence mental health conditions
• Participation in the on-call roster
• Opportunity to participate in the ECT roster (training provided if required)
• Teaching and supervision of Registrars, junior doctors and medical students

You will join a well-established and supportive Consultant group, with access to:

• Regular peer review and Grand Rounds
• A strong education and supervision culture
• A $10.9 million redevelopment of the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit, delivering modern facilities and an expanding medical workforce

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• FRANZCP or equivalent (substantially comparable international specialists encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated expertise in adult psychiatric assessment and management
• A collaborative, patient-centred approach and strong MDT engagement
• Interest in education, supervision and service development
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical governance
• Permanent, secure specialist appointment
• Salary package up to $440,000+
• Attractive salary packaging (meals & entertainment, novated leasing, additional super)
• Funded professional development and ongoing supervision
• Access to leadership development programs
• Genuine work-life balance in a highly desirable coastal region