Lead Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Department of Health WA External Careers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 425,000 - 539,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to four weeks annual leave

Three weeks professional development

Regional incentives

Relocation support

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

Department of Health WA External Careers seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for Geraldton Hospital to shape a new Mental Health Inpatient Unit in the Midwest. The role emphasizes expert clinical care, leadership and strategic input to service delivery.

You will lead quality improvement, supervise registrars and engage in research and workforce development while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a growing regional service.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
• Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Australian healthcare.
• Extensive clinical experience across community and/or inpatient mental health services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; commitment to education and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit and oversee clinical care.
• Provide mentorship to Registrars and Resident Medical Officers.
• Lead quality improvement, governance and service innovation.
• Engage in research, service evaluation and workforce development.
• Contribute to strategic input across inpatient and community settings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical governance

Research

Service improvement

Education

Medical Board Psychiatry Registration

RANZCP Fellowship

Job description

Department of Health WA External Careers seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for Geraldton Hospital to shape a new Mental Health Inpatient Unit in the Midwest. The role emphasizes expert clinical care, leadership and strategic input to service delivery.

You will lead quality improvement, supervise registrars and engage in research and workforce development while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a growing regional service.