Job Description

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at the Warrnambool Campus., The Opportunity As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership and governance to a multidisciplinary case-management team delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to consumers with both high and low prevalence mental health conditions.

The service operates an integrated model of care, allowing you to work across community and inpatient settings and support consumers throughout their recovery journey.

You will join a highly supportive team of experienced Consultant Psychiatrists and clinicians, with access to:

- Regular peer review
- Grand Rounds
- Strong multidisciplinary support
- A growing Registrar training program
- Opportunities for teaching and supervision
- Professional development and service improvement
- A collaborative and collegial working environment

The Consultant Psychiatrist will participate in the on-call roster and, where possible, the ECT roster.

Previous ECT experience is not essential - training can be facilitated.

A Service Going Through an Exciting Period of Growth This is an excellent time to join South West Healthcare's Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

The Mental Health Adult Inpatient Unit is undergoing a $10.9 million upgrade, providing modern facilities to support the delivery of high-quality contemporary mental health care.

About the Candidate

This permanent full-time position offers 76 hours per fortnight, combining rewarding clinical work, professional leadership and excellent opportunities for teaching, service development and career growth - all within a spectacular coastal lifestyle., Combined with a growing and diverse medical workforce, strong education and training opportunities and a large group of experienced Consultant Psychiatrists, the service offers an environment focused on clinical excellence, collegiality and ongoing professional development.

About You





You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will bring:

- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
- Experience providing assessment and treatment to adults with major mental illness and psychological challenges
- Strong clinical leadership and governance capabilities
- A collaborative approach to working with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to evidence-based psychiatric practice
- The ability and enthusiasm to teach and supervise Registrars, junior medical officers and medical students
- An interest in quality improvement, audit, research and mental health service development
- An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Australian culture and Indigenous heritage where applicable

Work Environment

For psychiatrists seeking a role where they can make a genuine difference while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance, Warrnambool and Victoria's Great South Coast offer an outstanding prospect., Professional Development & Teaching SWH places a robust emphasis on education, training and professional development.

The role provides opportunities to contribute to the development of the medical workforce, including supervision and teaching of Registrars, junior doctors and medical students.

The Deakin University Clinical School is co-located on the Warrnambool campus, providing an additional academic and teaching environment.

What You Will Receive

- Permanent full-time position - 76 hours per fortnight
- Excellent salary packaging options
- Meals and entertainment benefits
- Novated leasing
- Additional superannuation contribution options
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- Leadership development programs
- Resilience and mentoring workshops
- Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities
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