Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient
Regional Victoria | Public Health Service
Permanent or Fixed-Term | Full-time or Part-time
Salary package up to $430,000 + benefits
IMGs eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway or psychiatrists assessed as substantially comparable by RANZCP are strongly encouraged to apply.
UK & Irish trained Psychiatrists holding CCT / CCST are eligible for a fast-tracked route to specialist practice in Australia.
Why Regional Psychiatry Doesn’t Mean Remote!! Easy access, no lifestyle compromise. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established adult inpatient service in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional centres. The role suits a Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist who values high-quality inpatient care, strong multidisciplinary teamwork, and a sustainable pace of work.
You’ll be supported to practise psychiatry the way it should be practised — with time to think, lead, and make a real difference.
Why lifestyle matters here
Short commute times and affordable housing
Easy access to Melbourne and Canberra
The Murray River, cycling trails, food, wine, and outdoor living at your doorstep
A genuine work–life balance, not just promised — delivered
The service
24-bed specialist adult inpatient assessment and treatment unit
Dedicated High Dependency Unit
Strong, experienced multidisciplinary team
Close collaboration with community mental health services to ensure continuity of care
You’ll work alongside skilled nursing staff, social workers, occupational therapists, and case managers allowing you to focus on assessment, treatment planning, clinical leadership, and supervision.
The role
Consultant responsibility for adult inpatient care
Clinical leadership within a supportive senior medical team
Supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff
Shared on-call roster
Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality improvement
What’s on offer
Competitive public sector salary with generous allowances
Relocation assistance and accommodation support
Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)
Strong executive and clinical leadership support
Expedited recruitment process, including fast-tracked interviews and decision-making
About you
FRANZCP (or equivalent specialist qualification)
IMGs eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway or assessed as substantially comparable
Eligible for specialist registration in Australia
Interest in adult inpatient psychiatry
Seeking a role offering balance, stability, and professional respect
UK & Irish-trained Psychiatrists with a CCST or CCT may be eligible for a streamlined pathway to specialist recognition and consultant practice in Australia.
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