Consultant
Psychiatrist (Consultation Liaison / Adult) -
Albany
WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant
Psychiatrist (Adult) to join one of its highly desirable regions -
the Great Southern.
This is a
recruitment pool offering Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Fixed
Term opportunities, commencing in July. Fixed Term roles may
include options for extension(s).
This role is
suitable for someone looking for a Part Time role in Consultation
Liaison psychiatry, or a Full Time role mixing Consultation Liaison
and General Adult clinic work.
MP Year 1–9:
$412,161 – $523,436 per annum.
The above salary is as
per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement
2024 (inclusive of base Salary, 12% superannuation, and
professional development allowance). This is subject to the
assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of
practice.
Great
Southern Mental Health
Department
The Great Southern Mental
Health Service is a well-established service. The adult psychiatry
component of the service comprises an authorised inpatient unit
with a total of 16 beds, including four PICU beds, co-located with
the Community Mental Health Clinic. The Adult Community Mental
Health service includes the Acute Assessment & Treatment Team and
the longer-term Continuing Treatment Team. Each team is staffed by
a psychiatrist, at least one registrar, a resident medical officer,
experienced nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers, lived
experience workers and a mix of allied health
professionals.
The team provides care to
individuals requiring specialist mental health support across both
community and inpatient settings, delivering pharmacological,
behavioural, and therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on a
multidisciplinary approach. The adult team works collaboratively
with other mental health services, including Community Older Adult,
Child and Adolescent, and Inpatient Consultation Liaison teams. In
total, the psychiatry team includes six consultant psychiatrists,
eight registrars, two resident medical officers, and two interns,
resulting in robust peer support network.
About the
Role:
In this position, you will
deliver comprehensive clinical assessments and provide psychiatric
care and treatment for adults in the community or inpatient
setting. The caseloads and on-call requirements are extremely
manageable.
The Consultation Liaison
role covers referrals from the general medical, surgical and
maternity wards and works closely with the palliative care team,
including in the hospice.
There is a strong commitment
to ongoing education, training, and research with ongoing projects
and links with the local Rural Clinical School and local
Universities. Consultants with subspecialty qualifications or
specific clinical interests are welcome to incorporate these into
the service.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Deliver
comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnoses, and psychiatric
treatment, ensuring that best practice clinical interventions
are provided to clients.
- Liaise
and confer regularly with general practitioners and other
health care professionals.
- Supervise and mentor
medical students, junior doctors and training
registrars.
- Participate in
continuing professional development and contribute to
education, training and research projects relevant to the
mental health service.
- Participate in the
on-call roster for the mental health team and the ECT
roster.
The Successful
Candidates will
have:
- Eligibility for
registration by the Medical Board of Australia in the
speciality of Psychiatry
- Fellowship of the Royal
Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (FRANZCP) or
be eligible for Fellowship
- Extensive clinical
experience in adult mental health
Desirable
- Experience in
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Why
Albany?
- Relaxed
Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning coastal and inland
landscapes, a warm climate, crystal-clear beaches,
and a wide range of outdoor activities.
- Affordable
Living: Compared to larger cities, Albany offers
a more affordable cost of living, making it an
attractive option for families and individuals
looking to relocate.
- Family-Friendly
Community: Albany provides quality childcare,
excellent public and private schools, and a variety of
community sporting groups. Institutions such as South Regional
TAFE and local training centres offer outstanding career
development opportunities.
- Vibrant Cultural
Scene: The region boasts a rich cultural life
with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering to
a wide range of interests.
-
Discover Albany, where coastal beauty,
rich history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect blend
of adventure and tranquillity.
Benefits:
- Flexible working
arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable
rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where
operationally possible.
- Competitive
Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer
superannuation contributions and a generous professional
development allowance.
- Salary
Packaging: Access to salary packaging
arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
- Generous Leave
Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks
professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other
forms of leave for compassionate or cultural
reasons.
- Professional
Development: Opportunity to
supervise, participate in quality improvement and
research.
Keen to know more about the
benefits in detail? Check
out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
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 positions and future vacancies.
Please note the below:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for
applications and will assess on a regular
basis.
- Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may
be made when similar vacancies occur.
- This
pool will close 24/06/2026 at 4pm.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 15/09/2026.
Application
Instructions
Applicants must apply for
this position online via MedCareersWA
Ref 493004 with a valid email address for online application
and communication purposes.
Applicants are required to
attach:
- A statement (max 2
pages) addressing Selection Criteria listed in the attached job
description form.
- A detailed CV
summarising your qualifications, AHPRA registration, and
relevant experience.
- 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.
- Medical
qualification(s).
For further information
related to this position, please contact Dr Kelly Ridley,
Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director GS-MHS on (08) 9892
2440.
If you encounter any
difficulties while applying online, please contact WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.
Other
Conditions
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. Referees may also be
asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration
of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a
Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For
further information please refer to the WWC website
at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 to ensure
you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA
Policy for further information.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
