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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