Registrar - Service - Psychiatry
South Metropolitan Health Services 2026 Medical Intake
Registrar - Service - Psychiatry
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/01/2026.
Position Profiles:
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and its 30-bed purpose-built Mental Health unit is offering allocations to various units including: Youth; YCATT, Youth Hospital in the Home, Mother and Baby; Liaison Mental Health Assessment, ED, Consultation Liaison, Addictions. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team that provides in and out patient service to cater for the mental health, AOD and behavioural addictions needs of an extensive cohort of patients. They will work closely with the Consultant to ensure the team delivers personalised, safe and timely care and promotes the organisation’s culture of commitment, accountability, respect and excellence. Registrars will be able to access teaching, research and supervision.
Cockburn Health is a new purpose-built Mental Health facility in Cockburn which has 75 beds and outpatient clinics. There are 3 women’s only wards, 2 wards are for women’s mental health and eating disorders and 1 ward is for withdrawal management from alcohol and other drugs, gaming disorder and social media addiction. Registrars will be able to access teaching, research and supervision.
Area Profiles:
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is Western Australia’s flagship health facility. As the major tertiary hospital in the south metropolitan area, we offer a high standard of patient care to communities south of Perth and across the State. It has 783 beds and includes several state-wide services. As a leader in clinical care, research and education, our hospital is supported by an innovative design that uses the latest scientific, technological and medical developments to help us provide the best possible care for our patients.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Daniela Vecchio on 08 6152 2222 or via email at Daniela.Vecchio@health.wa.gov.au
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
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.
Other Conditions:
- This position 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
- South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
- WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MedCareers Ref 492945 / VCID 985772
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