WA Country Health Service (WACHS)is seeking experienced Psychiatry Registrars to join the Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) program across rural Western Australia.
Positions: Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time appointments for existing RANZCP Trainees seeking to transfer to the RPTWA program.
Appointments for up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension.
Locations: Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton, Northam, Karratha and Port Hedland.
Salary(inclusive of base salary, allowances, superannuation and relocation subsidies):
South of the 26th Parallel – Trainee Psychiatrist Years 1‐7: $170,****** to $228,****** pa. (Base $140,819–$192,371; Development $11,380; 12% super.)
North of the 26th Parallel – Registrar Years 1‐3: $178,223 to $194,925 pa. (Base $147,748–$162,661; Development $11,380; 12% super.)
North of the 26th Parallel – HSMP Years 1‐6: $300,622 to $377,620 pa. (Base $226,833–$293,564; Development $34,696; 12% super.)
Roles and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work as an integral part of multidisciplinary and medical teams, under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, providing assessment and management for clients requiring specialist psychiatric care.
The role supports a length of training contract (two to five years) with WACHS.
Essential Criteria
Commitment to a rural post in psychiatry.
Good interpersonal and high‐level communication skills.
Current RANZCP trainee or approved Break in Training.




Ability to satisfy the Selection Panel with suitable academic record, RANZCP training record and employment history.
Commitment and eligibility to undertake psychiatry training.
Desirable Criteria
Clinical competence in both General Medicine and Psychological Medicine.
Ability to use problem‐solving techniques and cope effectively with stressful situations.
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Rural background and/or rural clinical experience.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Advantages
11.5% employer‐contributed superannuation.
Generous salary packaging arrangements.
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
Flexible working and leave arrangements.
Generous accommodation and relocation subsidies.
EEO Statement
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
Applicants may be required to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce and applies the Equal Opportunity Act ****; Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must complete a satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA); an unsatisfactory PEHA will result in withdrawal of the offer of employment.
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