Consultant/Specialist Psychiatrist

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Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health

Permanent Full-Time | Coastal Victoria | Salary Package up to $440,000+

We are seeking a Consultant/Specialist Psychiatrist to join a dedicated and collegial mental health service in one of Victoria’s most liveable coastal regions, just three hours from Melbourne.

This is a rare opportunity to combine **rewarding clinical leadership** with an exceptional coastal lifestyle, within a thriving regional referral service. Surrounded by lush rural landscapes and breathtaking ocean views, you’ll be welcomed into a close-knit community where quality of life genuinely comes first.

Be part of something bigger. Build a fulfilling career where your work truly matters.

The Location

Located on **Victoria’s spectacular coastline**, this vibrant regional city offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and lifestyle reward.

Why You’ll Love Living Here

* Renowned **food, wine and arts culture**
* Affordable, family-friendly living with **excellent schools**
* A welcoming and inclusive community
* A vibrant regional city with all essential services

Lifestyle Highlights

* Pristine beaches, coastal walking and cycling trails
* Whale watching, historic shipwrecks and ancient volcanic landscapes
* A thriving cultural scene with dining, festivals and live sport
* Expansive parks, gardens and green spaces

The Role

You will provide **senior medical leadership** within an integrated adult **community and inpatient mental health service**, working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

* Clinical leadership and governance of a case-management team
* Assessment and management of adults with high- and low-prevalence mental health conditions
* Participation in the on-call roster
* Opportunity to participate in the **ECT roster** (training provided if required)
* Teaching and supervision of Registrars, junior doctors and medical students

You will join a well-established and supportive Consultant group, with access to:

* Regular peer review and Grand Rounds
* A strong education and supervision culture
* A **$10.9 million redevelopment** of the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit, delivering modern facilities and an expanding medical workforce



To be successful, you will have:

* **FRANZCP** or equivalent (substantially comparable international specialists encouraged to apply)
* Demonstrated expertise in adult psychiatric assessment and management
* A collaborative, patient-centred approach and strong MDT engagement
* Interest in education, supervision and service development
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and clinical governance



* **Permanent, secure specialist appointment**
* Salary package **up to $440,000+**
* Attractive salary packaging (meals & entertainment, novated leasing, additional super)
* Funded professional development and ongoing supervision
* Access to leadership development programs
* Genuine work–life balance in a highly desirable coastal region