Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA
LocationPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentMedical
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 7, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live10h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
Fellowship of RANZCP (or eligible)
Extensive experience in general adult psychiatry
Strong interest in service development and teaching
Commitment to culturally responsive care in regional communities
Nice to have1
RANZCP trainees in their penultimate year (who have completed all training requirements) are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Professional development
Relocation assistance
Flexible schedule
Annual leave
Professional development leave
Consultant Psychiatrist – Regional Western Australia
Permanent | Fixed-Term | Full-Time | Part-Time | SessionalPackage up to approx. $523,000 p.a. | Brand-New Inpatient Mental Health Unit
About the role
I am currently recruiting for a major regional health service in Western Australia seeking Consultant Psychiatrist to join a newly redeveloped mental health service in one of WA’s most vibrant coastal regional centres.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand-new inpatient mental health unit as part of a $200M+ redevelopment and help shape the future of regional psychiatry services.
The Opportunity
You will be joining a significantly expanded mental health service featuring:
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15-bed Inpatient Mental Health Unit
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4-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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Co-located Community Mental Health Clinic
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Integrated Alcohol & Drug Services
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Strong multidisciplinary model of care
The broader campus redevelopment includes a new ICU and Emergency Department, elevating the hospital to a true regional centre of excellence.
About the company
The medical team currently includes:
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Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health
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7 Consultant Psychiatrists
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7 Trainee Registrars
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RMOs & Interns
Caseloads and on-call commitments are considered manageable, supporting genuine work–life balance.
The Role
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
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Provide adult psychiatric assessment and treatment (inpatient & community)
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Deliver ECT services
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Provide expert consultation to GPs and regional providers
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Support service planning, governance and quality improvement
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Mentor registrars and contribute to training programs
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Collaborate closely with community and multidisciplinary teams
You will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health and play a key leadership role in shaping service delivery.
Remuneration
Under the WA Health AMA Agreement 2024:
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Consultant Year 1–9: approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & PD allowance)
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Sessional rates: approx. $790 – $1,003 per session