Clinical Director – Old Age Psychiatry (FRANZCP)
Up to $450k | Senior Leadership | Regional Victoria Lifestyle
Lead a growing Older Persons Community Mental Health Service while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle just 2 hours from Melbourne. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with rich natural beauty, welcoming communities, and plenty of outdoor and cultural activities — ideal for those seeking a balanced life outside big city.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced FRANZCP-qualified Psychiatrist to step into a Clinical Director role that genuinely balances clinical practice with strategic leadership.
You'll have real influence over service direction, supported by a collaborative executive team and a well-established multidisciplinary service.
About You
You are a senior psychiatrist who values both clinical autonomy and collaborative leadership, and you are motivated to improve outcomes for older people in the community.
You will have:
* FRANZCP (or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA)
* Demonstrated experience in Old Age / Older Persons Psychiatry
* Proven or emerging clinical leadership experience (Clinical Director, Clinical Lead, Head of Unit, or equivalent)
* Strong interest in service development, governance, and team leadership
* Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred community mental health care
What's On Offer
* Senior medical leadership role with real influence over service direction
* Competitive Staff Specialist / Clinical Director remuneration package
* Flexible FTE arrangements considered
* Relocation assistance and professional development support
The role
You'll provide clinical leadership and governance for the Older Persons Community Mental Health Service, while helping shape future-focused, recovery-oriented models of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading and supporting psychiatrists, registrars, and the MDT
* Driving service development, quality improvement, and governance
* Working closely with executive leadership, primary care, aged care, and inpatient services
* Contributing to teaching and workforce development
This is an opportunity to practise psychiatry the way it should be practised—with time for leadership, clinical judgement, and meaningful patient care.
Why?
The mental health services are well-established, values-driven, and supported by a collaborative executive and clinical leadership team.
How to Apply
Please forward your resume and cover letter to
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Nicki Wade
Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant