Salary: MP Year 1 – 9 $377,557 - $479,490 p.a.
pro rata (Inclusive of base salary arrangement A, 11.5% superannuation and applicable allowances as per AMA Industrial Agreement 2022).
Location: Geraldton
Unit/Division: Midwest -> Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol & Drug Service
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering an exciting opportunity for Consultant Psychiatrists in one of the most vibrant regions - the Midwest!
This is a recruitment pool offering Permanent Full time, Fixed term and Part-time – up to 80 hours per fortnight appointments.
MP Year 1 – 9 $377,557 - $479,490 per annum*
*(Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary as part of Arrangement A $306,690 – $398,110 per annum, $31,926 per annum professional development allowance, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation).
Part-time is prorated.
This is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and experience.
The Midwest Mental Health Service is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
We are committed to the well-being of our diverse community.
Our patients come from rural and regional areas, each bringing unique experiences and challenges.
We are deeply committed to continuous education, training, and research, with active projects and strong partnerships with the local Rural Clinical School and universities.
Our caseloads and on-call requirements are very manageable, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.
The role
We are seeking a passionate Rural/Regional Generalist Psychiatrist to join our team.
In this role, you will provide clinical leadership, offer expert advice, consultation, and support to healthcare professionals, and manage the examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients referred to Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drugs Service.
Consultants with specialty certificates or areas of interest are welcome to incorporate these into the service.
The Successful Candidates will
Be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia as a specialist in psychiatry.
Have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent.
Have extensive clinical experience in general mental health.
About the Pool and Appointment
This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant position and future vacancies.
Please note the below:
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2025.
About the Midwest Region
The Midwest region of Western Australia covers more than 600,000 km2, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast.
The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest, and Murchison.
Geraldton is the largest town north of Perth and offers beachside living alongside rural life as well as a wide range of recreational, shopping, and educational facilities.
Application Requirements
A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form.
A detailed CV summarising your qualifications, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
The contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager.
Registration with the Medical Board of Australia – information on your current registration status, AHPRA number and registration type/pathway.
For further information related to this position, please contact Dr Mat Coleman on (08) 9956 1999.
Other Conditions
Specialist International Medical Graduates
We encourage applications from Specialist International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
We value the unique perspectives and skills they bring to our healthcare system.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM 30/04/2025 will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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