Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult and Older Persons Mental Health

Coastal, Regional Victoria

Permanent full-time | 76 hours per fortnight

Salary package up to $450k+

IMGs – assessed as substantially comparable or eligible via expedited pathway will be considered.

An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a supportive and expanding Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service in one of regional Victoria’s most attractive coastal locations.

An exceptional coastal lifestyle

Located along Victoria’s spectacular south-west coast, the region offers the ideal combination of professional opportunity, affordability and work-life balance.

You can enjoy:

- Beautiful beaches and dramatic coastal scenery
- Easy access to the Great Ocean Road and nearby historic seaside villages
- Surfing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving and boating
- Excellent public and private schools
- A welcoming, family-friendly community
- A thriving café, restaurant, arts and cultural scene
- Music, food and community festivals throughout the year
- Affordable housing compared with metropolitan areas
- Shorter commutes and more time to enjoy life outside work
- Convenient road and rail connections to Melbourne

Whether you are looking to raise a family, enjoy an active coastal lifestyle or escape the congestion and cost of a major city, this region offers an enviable place to live and work.

The opportunity

Working across community and inpatient services, you will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment and treatment to adults and older people experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions.

You will provide clinical leadership and governance to a multidisciplinary case-management team, helping consumers navigate a coordinated and recovery-focused journey through the service.

The clinical component of the position is predominant, with additional opportunities to contribute to education,



leadership and the continuing development of regional mental health services.

This is an exciting time to join the service, with the Adult/Older Persons Mental Health Unit undergoing a significant $10.9 million redevelopment to provide modern facilities for consumers and staff.

To be considered, you will have:

- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or an equivalent specialist qualification – IMGs eligible via expedited pathway or assessed as substantially comparable.
- Current CPD compliance
- Experience in Older Persons Psychiatry across inpatient and community services
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork, communication and time-management skills
- Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with other clinicians
- Competence using electronic medical records

Advanced training in Adult or Old Age Psychiatry is desirable but not essential. Advantages The successful applicant will receive:

- An attractive specialist remuneration package
- Permanent full-time employment
- Salary packaging for meals and entertainment
- Novated leasing and additional superannuation contribution options
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision and peer support
- Leadership, resilience and mentoring programs
- Opportunities to contribute to service development, education and research
- Excellent employment terms and conditions

Join a progressive regional mental health service where your expertise, leadership and contribution will be genuinely valued. Ready to make your next career move?

If you’re looking for a rewarding specialist role and an exceptional coastal lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nicki Wade for a confidential discussion.

Nicki Wade

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Permanent Doctors

CC Medical

Phone: [+61 401 010 048](tel:+61 401 010 048)

Email: [email protected]

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult and Older Persons Mental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 CC Medical
📍 Melbourne