Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – Multiple Opportunities

Regional Victoria | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

Addiction | Geriatric | Forensic | Consultation-Liaison | Adult & Older Age Psychiatry

Transform Mental Health Care in Regional Victoria

An exciting opportunity exists for Consultant Psychiatrists to join a growing and progressive Mental Health Service across inpatient and community settings in regional Victoria.

With major investment, service expansion, and strong clinical leadership, this is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists seeking meaningful work, lifestyle balance, and long-term career growth within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

International Psychiatrists Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply, Including

• IMG specialists assessed as substantially comparable
• UK-trained Psychiatrists holding CCST or CCT qualifications

If you hold a UK CCST or CCT in Psychiatry, you may be eligible for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Expedited Specialist Pathway, providing a streamlined route to specialist recognition and consultant practice in Australia.

Available Subspecialties

Opportunities Are Available Across

• Addiction Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
• Adult Psychiatry
• Older Age Psychiatry

Flexible full-time and part-time appointments are available, with opportunities to tailor your role around your clinical interests and career goals.

What’s on Offer

• Total remuneration up to $425,000 + Super
• Visa sponsorship available
• Relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Leadership and career progression opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to shape and influence service development
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and collaborative culture

The Opportunity

You will work across inpatient and/or community mental health services delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric care within a modern and expanding regional health service.

This Role Offers

• Diverse and rewarding clinical presentations
• Strong consultant and multidisciplinary support
• Opportunities in teaching, supervision, and mentoring
• Participation in quality improvement and service innovation
• Genuine work-life balance in a welcoming regional setting

The service is currently undergoing significant expansion, including a major $217 million redevelopment designed to further strengthen mental health infrastructure and specialist services across the region.

Lifestyle & Location

Located approximately 150km from Melbourne, this region offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Enjoy

• Affordable housing and excellent schools
• Coastal and regional living
• Access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor recreation
• Family-friendly communities
• Excellent local healthcare and transport infrastructure
• Relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing career progression

This is an ideal destination for psychiatrists seeking long-term regional practice with flexibility, professional satisfaction, and lifestyle balance.

About You

Applicants should possess:

• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
• Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
• Experience managing complex mental health presentations
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills

Highly Regarded But Not Essential

• Leadership or service development experience
• Teaching, training, or supervision involvement
• Research or quality improvement experience

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly expanding mental health service
• Flexible inpatient and community opportunities
• Strong pathways into leadership and senior positions
• Excellent support for international psychiatrists
• Work within a collaborative and progressive environment
• Enjoy one of Australia’s best regional lifestyles close to Melbourne

For a confidential discussion or further information, contact us today.