# Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA

**Company:** [Mediix](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rgr8mkybexeZsRzr3mPQFx.md)
**Location:** Perth, Australia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### 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
-   7 Consultant Psychiatrists
-   7 Trainee Registrars
-   RMOs & Interns

Caseloads and on-call commitments are considered manageable, supporting genuine work–life balance.

### The Role

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

-   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

You will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health and play a key leadership role in shaping service delivery.

### Remuneration

Under the WA Health AMA Agreement 2024:

-   **Consultant Year 1–9:** approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & PD allowance)
-   **Sessional rates:** approx. $790 – $1,003 per session

Package includes:

-   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
-   Strong community feel
-   Easy flight access to Perth
-   Excellent schooling options
-   Outdoor recreation and coastal living

Additional benefits include:

-   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**
-   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

RANZCP trainees in their penultimate year (who have completed all training requirements) are encouraged to apply.

### 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