Consultant Psychiatrist - Geraldton Health Campus
Consultant Psychiatrist - Geraldton Hospital
Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Services in the New Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Geraldton Hospital, Midwest!
Consultant Year 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum*
Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session*
*Above remuneration is inclusive of base rate as of 3 September 2026, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.
Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time and Sessional appointments available, with the possibility of extension(s).
About Mental Health Services
The new Mental Health Inpatient Unit will comprise 15 beds, including 4 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds, co-located with the Community Mental Health Clinic to support integrated and patient-centred care.
Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Services provide specialist care across inpatient, community and outreach settings through a strong multidisciplinary approach. The medical team includes a Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health, Consultant Psychiatrists, Trainee Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Interns, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
The service maintains strong links with universities and the Rural Clinical School and is committed to education, research and workforce development through an established Rural Psychiatry Training Pathway. Manageable caseloads and on-call commitments support an excellent work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in the continued development of mental health services across the Midwest, providing expert clinical care, leadership, mentorship and strategic input into service delivery.
This role will suit a senior Consultant Psychiatrist who is development-focused, and who is motivated by the opportunity to lead change, solve complex challenges, develop innovative approaches and create new opportunities for consumers, staff and future mental health professionals.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the establishment and ongoing development of a contemporary Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
- Influence mental health care across inpatient and community settings.
- Lead quality improvement, clinical governance and service innovation initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in research, service evaluation and workforce development initiatives.
You will bring:
- Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
- Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Australian healthcare settings.
- Extensive clinical experience across community and/or inpatient mental health services.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.
- A demonstrated commitment to service improvement, education, research and innovation.
Benefits of Working with WACHS Geraldton Mental Health
- Up to four weeks annual leave plus three weeks professional development leave.
- Five weeks overseas professional development leave after five years.
- Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel assistance.
- Relocation support for interstate and overseas candidates.
- A relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to Perth.
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About the Pool
This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2028.
Application Process
To apply online via MedCareers, please submit:
- A statement (maximum three pages) addressing the following suitability criteria using examples:
- Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry; and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
- Strategic leadership and influencing outcomes.
- Building effective stakeholder partnerships.
- Clinical expertise in adult psychiatric assessment and treatment.
- Supervision and mentoring of junior mental health practitioners.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
- Contact details for two professional referees, including your current supervisor or manager.
Note: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that allow the right to work in Australia.
For further information, please contact Mathew Coleman, Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health, on 08 9956 1999.
For assistance with the online application process, contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Other Conditions
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM will not be accepted.
Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy 1.pdf
