Consultant Psychiatrist | Regional Referral Health Service | Victoria The Opportunity We are working closely with a substantial regional referral health service in Victoria to connect with a Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time appointment within an established Mental Health and Wellbeing division.
This position offers broad consultant practice across a service supporting adults with moderate to severe mental illness across inpatient and community settings.
The mental health program operates across multiple regional sites, with the main inpatient hub based at the principal hospital campus and strong integration across access, acute care and ongoing community management pathways.
The role will suit a psychiatrist seeking meaningful regional scope, continuity of care and the opportunity to contribute to service development within a public health service that combines hospital-based and community mental health delivery across a broad catchment.
The Hospital This is a major regional public health service and the principal acute provider for South West Victoria, delivering more than 150 services across two public hospitals, an area mental health service and multiple community health centres.
The service supports a population of around 110,000 people across the wider region.
Regional referral health service with integrated hospital and community capability Area Mental Health and Wellbeing service supporting residents across several regional centres Acute inpatient mental health unit providing specialist inpatient care for the South West region of Victoria Strong community mental health footprint with adult services working alongside inpatient and prevention and recovery care pathways 24-hour Emergency Department supporting acute presentations from the local community and broader southwest region Why Consider This Role Regional consultant practice with genuine clinical breadth across inpatient and community psychiatry Established area mental health service with strong multidisciplinary integration Principal hospital setting with broad referral responsibility across South West Victoria Chance to contribute visibly to service delivery in a highly regarded regional network Suitable for Fellows and IMGs assessed as partially or substantially comparable The Location This prospect offers the advantages of a major regional coastal setting — strong local amenities, a connected medical community and a more balanced lifestyle — while still providing the professional substance and visibility that come with regional referral psychiatry.
Requirements • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) • Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility) • International Medical Graduates assessed by RANZCP as partially or substantially comparable About JPS Medical Recruitment We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and specialist services to secure opportunities that are not always advertised publicly.
Our understanding of mental health service models and RANZCP specialist pathways allows us to represent you strategically — not simply circulate your CV.
Partnering with us provides access, guidance and advocacy throughout the entire process.
Apply Now For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact: Thom Moore – JPS Medical Recruitment ************ ****** If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch.
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📌 Psychiatrist - Consultant (Victoria)
🏢 Jps Executive Search & Selection
📍 Victoria