Consultant Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Community Services

Regional Victoria | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Earn up to $445,000 + Super | Visa & Relocation Support Available

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist considering a lifestyle or career change?

We are seeking **Consultant Psychiatrists** to join a growing Mental Health Service across **inpatient and community settings** in regional Victoria. These roles offer genuine flexibility, strong multidisciplinary support, and the opportunity to shape services during a period of major expansion.

If someone in your network may be interested, please feel free to share my details.

International & UK-Trained Psychiatrists Encouraged to Apply

* **UK CCST / CCT holders** may be eligible for the **RANZCP Expedited Specialist Pathway**, providing a faster route to specialist recognition and consultant practice in Australia
* **IMG Psychiatrists** with **substantial comparability** are strongly encouraged to apply
* **Visa sponsorship and relocation support available**

The Opportunity

* **Full-time or part-time roles** available
* **Inpatient and community-based positions**
* Ability to tailor your role around clinical interests and subspecialties:

* General Adult Psychiatry
* Older Age Psychiatry
* Addiction
* Consultation–Liaison
* Forensic Psychiatry

You’ll be joining a service undergoing significant growth,



supported by strong clinical leadership and a well-established multidisciplinary team.

* Approx. 150km from Melbourne
* Affordable housing and excellent schools
* Coastal and regional lifestyle options
* Easy access to beaches, national parks, and vibrant regional centres
* Ideal for psychiatrists seeking **long-term stability, impact, and balance**

* Earn **up to $445,000 + super** (dependent on experience)
* Major **$217m service redevelopment**
* Flexible working arrangements
* Supportive MDT and progressive leadership
* Scope to shape and develop services
* Explicit career pathways into **leadership and deputy roles**

You will have:

* **Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent**
* **Eligibility for AHPRA registration**
* Experience managing complex mental health presentations
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Highly regarded (but not essential):

* Leadership or service development experience
* Teaching, supervision, or training involvement
* Research or quality improvement experience

What’s on Offer**

* Competitive total remuneration **up to $425,000 + super**
* **Relocation assistance** for eligible candidates
* **Visa sponsorship** for international applicants
* Paid parental leave and flexible work options
* Outstanding lifestyle with meaningful specialist work

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