Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Consultant Psychiatrist – Regional Western Australia Permanent | Fixed-Term | Full-Time | Part-Time | Sessional Package up to approx. $523,000 p.a. | Brand-New Inpatient Mental Health Unit 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:
• 15-bed Inpatient Mental Health Unit • 4-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) • Co-located Community Mental Health Clinic • Integrated Alcohol & Drug Services • 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. The medical team currently includes:
• Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health
- Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health
- 7 Consultant Psychiatrists
- 7 Trainee Registrars
- RMOs & Interns
The Role As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
• Provide adult psychiatric assessment and treatment (inpatient & community)
- Provide adult psychiatric assessment and treatment (inpatient & community)
- Deliver ECT services
- Provide expert consultation to GPs and regional providers
- Support service planning, governance and quality improvement
- Mentor registrars and contribute to training programs
- Collaborate closely with community and multidisciplinary teams
Remuneration Under the WA Health AMA Agreement 2024:
• Consultant Year 1–9: approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & PD allowance)
- Consultant Year 1–9: approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & PD allowance)
- Sessional rates: approx. $790 – $1,003 per session
- 12% superannuation
- Professional Development allowance
- District/regional allowances
- Salary packaging options
- Novated leasing
Lifestyle & Benefits This coastal regional hub offers:
• Relaxed lifestyle with beaches and open space
- Relaxed lifestyle with beaches and open space
- Strong community feel
- Easy flight access to Perth
- Excellent schooling options
- Outdoor recreation and coastal living
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks professional development leave
- 5 weeks overseas PDL after 5 years
- Relocation assistance (interstate & overseas considered)
- Accommodation support options
- Flexible working arrangements considered
About You
• Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
- 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
Why Consider This Role? ✔ Be part of a brand-new inpatient unit from day one ✔ Lead service innovation in regional psychiatry ✔ Join a supportive, well-established medical team ✔ Earn one of Australia’s most competitive consultant packages ✔ Enjoy genuine lifestyle balance in coastal WA
From Mediix's careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 7 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job