Expression of Interest - Director Clinical Services Mental Health Broome

Expression of Interest

Director of Clinical Services Mental Health - Broome

This is a Fixed Term, Full Time appointment at 1.0FTE, 80 hours per fortnight, to cover leave from 25 May 2026 to September 2026. There is flexibility within the appointment period to accommodate availability, with the potential for extension subject to service requirements.

Consultant Year 1-6: $575,277 - $684,457 per annum, inclusive of base salary, oncall allowance p.a,  Professional Development allowance and 12% superannuation.

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024. This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.

About the Role

Step into a key leadership position as the Director of Clinical Services Mental Health for the Kimberley region, you'll embark on a remarkable journey that goes beyond the ordinary. In partnership with the Regional Manager of Mental Health and AOD, the Clinical Director has primary responsibility for clinical governance and leadership in relation to clinical service delivery across the Broome Hospital Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) and the Regional Community Based Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.

Why consider this role?

• Discover Extraordinary Opportunities:  Leading high-quality teams across a range of sites, playing a key role in delivering mental health care across all age groups.  This includes inpatient, community and general hospitals, drug and alcohol services, and prevention and health promotion teams. Your work will sit at the centre of the Kimberley’s remote healthcare system, supporting dedicated teams who deliver high-quality, region-wide care.
• Meaningful and Rewarding: Build strong connections with the Kimberley community while working alongside committed Aboriginal mental health workers. This role supports culturally safe, responsive care that respects the traditions and values of our diverse population.
• Comprehensive Team Support: You’ll be supported by the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service team, which consists of approximately 110 dedicated professionals delivering integrated, holistic care. In this role, you will directly oversee psychiatrists and registrars, shaping their clinical development while maintaining the high standards of care.
• Diverse Patient Demographics: The Kimberley region is home to approximately 40,000 people, offering a broad range of clinical presentations and the opportunity to develop deep cultural understanding across diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical governance, strategic development and leadership, ensuring adherence to national mental health standards, WA Mental Health Act (2014) and other legislation and regulations.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment that ensures best practice clinical interventions are provided to clients, their families and carers.
• Collaborate with the mental health leadership team to align strategies with Commonwealth, State, and WACHS mental health initiatives.
• Ensures delivery of a comprehensive regional psychiatric service, including consultation-liaison services to hospitals.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to Registrars in training and other medical officers in accordance with RANZCP standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as part of performance development programs.
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to education, training and ongoing professional development within the mental health service.

The Successful Candidates will: 

• Hold Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage people effectively.

Benefits Included to the Role

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Housing provided.
• Relocation support may be available to eligible applicants.

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For Further Job Related Information:  we encourage you to contact Vicki Pascu, Director of Clinical Services, Kalgoorlie on 0404 052 648 or by email at viki.pascu@health.wa.gov.au or Sarah Mackenzie Dodds, Regional Manager, Kimberley on 0472 561 064 or by email at sarah.mackenziedodds@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Please apply online by submitting the following documents:

• A statement no more than 3 pages addressing Work Related Requirements listed in the attached Job Description Form.
• A detailed CV summarising qualifications, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
• The contact details of two professional referees of which one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Other Conditions

WA health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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 are able to 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.