Join South West Healthcares Mental Health Services Directorate (MHSD), a leader in innovative, recovery-oriented, and consumer-focused community mental health care. We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team in a permanent, full-time role. You will bring expertise in adult psychiatry, a commitment to person-centred care, and a passion for collaboration and teaching. In return, we offer competitive remuneration, flexible work across multiple sites, generous salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive, progressive work environment committed to making a real difference in mental health.
About the role
South West Healthcare's Mental Health Services Directorate (MHSD) is recognised for its innovative, consumer-centred approach to community-based mental health care. Renowned for its strong focus on recovery-oriented practice, the MHSD works collaboratively with families and carers to support individuals across the lifespan. Our commitment to progressive models of care ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate services throughout the region.
Position Overview
* Permanent, full-time role - 76 hours per fortnight
* Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience
What you bring
* Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
* Expertise in adult psychiatric care, including medical and psychiatric assessments and treatment
* Ability to work within defined clinical responsibilities across various service settings
* Commitment to teaching and supervision within the service
* Flexibility to work across multiple sites
* Dedication to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* Ongoing clinical supervision
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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