Rural Psychiatry Training WA - 2025 Stage 1 Trainee Intake - Geraldton Hospital

Rural Psychiatry Training WA 2025 Stage 1 Intake Geraldton Hospital

South of the 26th Parallel Salary

Trainee Psychiatrist Year 1-7 $165,035 to $220,935 p.a. pro rata

(Inclusive of base salary $135,729 to $185,418 p.a. prorata, professional development$10,969 p.a. pro rata and 12.5% superannuation. Generous accommodation & relocation subsidies also available). Salary effective as of 3rd September 2024.

This is a recruitment process for a single appointment to Stage 1 Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) Program, as part of the RANZCP Psychiatry Fellowship. The successful applicant will be based in Geraldton, Midwest Region with the position and employment contract being allocated in Geraldton commencing August 2025.

The role may be offered Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment. A length of training contract will be offered, and classification level will be determined following an assessment and must align with the relevant training and WACHS employment requirements. The trainee must meet the RPTWA Program’s standard for satisfactory progress throughout the training period.  

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Māori or as being from rural origins background will automatically be offered an interview, providing they meet the eligibility criteria in accordance with the RANZCP Registration for Entry into Training, Education and Training Policy and Procedure. More information can be found by reading the policy, specifically section 4.7.3. 

An additional recruitment process will be advertised in June 2025 for roles commencing in February 2026. If you are seeking to commence in February 2026 onwards, please do not apply to this process and wait until the 2026 intake.

Position Profile: 

This intake is for Stage 1 training entry in August 2025 in Geraldton, Midwest Region.

The successful applicant will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary and medical teams. Under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, this position provides assessment and management for clients requiring specialist psychiatric care. The successful applicant will be committing to a length of training contract with WACHS.

The Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) program is overseen by the Western Australia Psychiatry Training Committee, in accordance with the requirements for obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). The training program provides clinical and formal supervised training experiences in rural generalist psychiatry.

The assessment of applications will be based on the following:

Essential

• Commitment to a rural post in psychiatry.
• Good interpersonal skills and high-level communication skills.
• A minimum of 24 months (2 years FTE) experience in general hospital training after your medical degree (PGY2).
• Eligibility for full registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
• The ability to satisfy the Selection Panel of suitable academic record and employment history.

Desirable

• Clinical competence in both General Medicine and Psychological Medicine.
• Ability to use proficient problem-solving techniques, coping strategies and ability to tolerate and deal effectively with stressful situations.
• “CA” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Rural background and/or rural clinical experience
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For Further Training Program Requirement: Please contact Zoe Retallick, Coordinator Rural Psychiatry Training WA via phone (08) 9722 2282 or email rptwa@health.wa.gov.au Enquiries are strongly encouraged.

For Employment related queries: Please contact WACHSDoctors.Junior@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online here.

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. 

Please see this  RPTWA - Stage 1 Application Guide (1).pdf for a full breakdown of the application process and a list of the required documentation.  

• Applicant documents ( RPTWA - Application Form 2025.pdf,  RPTWA - Proforma CV Form (1).docx, Personal Statement, and optional Cover Letter) 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.  

Important:  

• A statement addressing the selection criteria is NOT required for this application process. 
• Applications submitted without a Curriculum Vitae (CV) completed on the provided template will be invalid. 

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

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.  

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances including generous accommodation and relocation subsidies.

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  
• 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. 
• 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 and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 
• WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 
• 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. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after Thursday 1st  May at 4:00pm will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.