Consultant - Psychiatrist

Join to apply for the Consultant - Psychiatrist role at South Metropolitan Health Service We are currently seeking qualified Consultant Psychiatrists for various appointments, including Sessional, Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Casual, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time roles, with potential extensions and / or permanency.

The Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) provides comprehensive mental health services to adults and older adults in Kwinana, Rockingham, Mandurah, Pinjarra, and Waroona, known as Peel Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK). Our services include inpatient, community, emergency liaison, consultation liaison, day therapy, hospital in the home, early episode psychosis, assertive community treatment, perinatal, GP liaison, drug and alcohol services, aboriginal mental health services, community step up and step down accommodation, among others. We offer therapeutic programs such as CBT, DBT, rehabilitation, and peer support, with strong community partnerships.

About The Role The PaRK MHS Consultant Psychiatrist will assess, treat, and manage patients with mental health illnesses within the Peel, Rockingham, and Kwinana catchment areas, working closely with families and carers. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership, supervision, and education for medical staff and other health workers, and collaborating with the Director / Head of Department to meet performance standards.

About Our Organization Part of the SMHS, one of Western Australia's fastest-growing health services, our facilities include Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, serving the community with general medical, surgical, mental health, outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal people, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply Interested candidates should contact Renee Forbes at 08 6557 4807 or via email at for more information. To apply, please submit your application online via MedCareersWA, including :

A current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria Names and contact details of two referees Ensure your application is complete and submitted before the closing date. For application difficulties, contact

Eligibility and Conditions Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency to be eligible for permanent roles, or have appropriate work entitlement for fixed-term roles. WA Health promotes diversity and encourages Aboriginal applicants. All positions require criminal record screening and integrity checks. A Working With Children Check is also required.

Additional Information Suitable applications will be placed in a pool for current and future vacancies until 02 / 02 / 2026. Late or email applications will not be accepted.

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