Director Clinical Services – Mental Health Geraldton Hospital

Director Clinical Services – Mental Health
Geraldton Hospital

Join our Team in the new, Acute Psychiatric Unit in one of the most vibrant regions - the Midwest!  

  Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional for a period of five years with the possibility of extension(s).   

Full Time 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum* 

*The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 from the 3rd September 2026 (inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12% superannuation). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice. 

 

About Midwest Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MMH & CADS)

A major transformation is underway at Geraldton Health Campus, and we’re inviting a passionate Director Clinical Services – Mental Health to be part the extraordinary transformation. Supported by a $190.3 million redevelopment, the campus is evolving into a centre of excellence for regional healthcare. Brand-new facilities including an Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department and a 15 bed Acute Psychiatric Unit are opening soon.  

The Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service (MMH&CADS) works collaboratively across inpatient and community settings to deliver specialist care. Services include pharmacological, behavioural and therapeutic interventions, delivered through a strong multidisciplinary approach.

The MMH & CADS is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health and alcohol and other drug services across the Midwest region. The service brings together diverse cultural, consumer, peer and clinical perspectives to support service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. The service also fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace for staff and their communities.

Key functions:

• Strategic planning and service reform to shape the future of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to improve outcomes for consumers and communities.
• Workforce development to strengthen the capability, growth and sustainability of the mental health and AOD workforce.
• Safety, quality and continuous improvement to ensure services are safe, effective and responsive to community needs.
• Performance monitoring and evaluation to measure service delivery, performance and outcomes to drive excellence.
• Cultural, corporate and clinical governance to maintain high standards of accountability, culturally responsive practice and clinical care.
• Virtual clinical support to provide advice and guidance to clinicians and consumers across the region.
• Diversity and inclusion to foster an inclusive workplace through employment, development and mentoring opportunities for people from all backgrounds.

About The Role 

As the Director Clinical Services for Mental Health, you will provide senior leadership, expert clinical governance, and strategic oversight for Mental Health Services in Geraldton Hospital. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director Medical Services and District Directors you will ensure services are safe, contemporary, evidence‑based, and equitable. 

This is a unique opportunity to influence service models, strengthen workforce capability, and drive innovation across one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health services. 

Why you will love the role:

• Shape services that improve the lives of patients particularly in rural and remote communities. 

• Work in a senior leadership position that blends clinical influence, strategic vision, and service redesign. 

• Collaborate with passionate leaders and multidisciplinary teams who are committed to innovation and excellence. 

• Drive workforce development and contribute to building a strong and skilled mental health workforce. 

• Lead initiatives that embrace digital care, new models of service, and modern approaches to mental health delivery. 

If you are motivated by equity, clinical excellence, and the chance to deliver transformative change in complex and diverse settings, this is the role for you! 

The Successful Candidates Will:    

• Be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Be eligible for registration as a specialist psychiatrist in Western Australia.
• Possess highly developed clinical skills and experience in generalist mental health and drug and alcohol problems.
• Be highly experienced and able to lead and participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of issues in working with indigenous and multicultural communities.

Benefits of working with WACHS Mental Health: 

• Up to four weeks annual leave + three weeks professional development leave. 
• Five weeks overseas PDL after five years. 
• Regional Incentives: district allowance, accommodation subsidies, and travel support. 
• Relocation support for interstate or overseas candidates. 
• Work-life balance: Peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to Perth.

Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page. 

Contact Information 

For any inquiries, please contact Paula Chatfield – Executive Director Mental Health on 0459 895 640 or via email at Paula.Chatfield@health.wa.gov.au


Application Process 

To complete the application, please apply via MedCareersWA – Job Ref # 493407 and submit the following documents: 

- A statement must address Suitability Criteria listed below:

1. Eligibility for registration to practise as a medical practitioner and specialist psychiatrist in Australia, including meeting the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia and specialist registration requirements in Western Australia.

2. Demonstrated clinical experience in mental health and AOD services, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team

3. Demonstrated understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and multicultural communities

4. Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, supporting their learning, development and clinical practice.

 

- A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position      requirements. 

- Contact details for two work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor    or manager). 

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please 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). 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.  

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.