Consultant Psychiatrist - Geraldton Hospital Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Services in the New Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Geraldton Hospital, Midwest!

Consultant Year 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum

Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session

Above remuneration is inclusive of base rate as of 3 September 2026, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time and Sessional appointments available, with the possibility of extension(s).

About Mental Health Services

The new Mental Health Inpatient Unit will comprise 15 beds, including 4 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds, co-located with the Community Mental Health Clinic to support integrated and patient-centred care.

Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Services provide specialist care across inpatient, community and outreach settings through a strong multidisciplinary approach. The medical team includes a Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health, Consultant Psychiatrists, Trainee Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Interns, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The service maintains strong links with universities and the Rural Clinical School and is committed to education, research and workforce development through an established Rural Psychiatry Training Pathway. Manageable caseloads and on-call commitments support an excellent work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in the continued development of mental health services across the Midwest, providing expert clinical care, leadership, mentorship and strategic input into service delivery.

This role will suit a senior Consultant Psychiatrist who is development-focused, and who is motivated by the opportunity to lead change, solve complex challenges, develop innovative approaches and create new opportunities for consumers, staff and future mental health professionals.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the establishment and ongoing development of a contemporary Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
• Influence mental health care across inpatient and community settings.
• Lead quality improvement, clinical governance and service innovation initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in research, service evaluation and workforce development initiatives.

You will bring:

• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
• Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Australian healthcare settings.
• Extensive clinical experience across community and/or inpatient mental health services.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.
• A demonstrated commitment to service improvement, education, research and innovation.

Benefits of Working with WACHS Geraldton Mental Health

• Up to four weeks annual leave plus three weeks professional development leave.
• Five weeks overseas professional development leave after five years.
• Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel assistance.
• Relocation support for interstate and overseas candidates.
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to Perth.

About the Pool

This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2028.

Application Process

Note:To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that allow the right to work in Australia.

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).

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:

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.
Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy 1.pdf

Working with Children Check.pdf

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is running a Registrar Trainee - Rural Generalist Single Employer Model Trial pool for recruitment into primary care rotations across regional WA. Appointments may be full-time or part-time for 6, 12, or 18 months, starting August 2027, with potential extensions.

Successful applicants will be employed by WA Country Health Service for approved primary care placements, staying with a single employer during the training period.

Registrar Trainee - Rural Generalist Single Employer Model Trial

This is a recruitment poolfor the Rural Generalist Single Employer Model Trial with employment contracts beingallocatedto primary care rotations only.

Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6, 12 or 18 months,starting from August 2027 with the possibility of extension(s).

About the Rural Generalist Single Employer Model (RG SEM) Trial

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is trialling a Rural Generalist Single Employer Model (RG SEM) to support the development of a sustainable rural medical workforce across regional and rural Western Australia.

The RG SEM provides Rural Generalist trainees with the opportunity to remain employed by WACHS while undertaking approved primary care training placements across participating rural and regional communities. By remaining employed by a single health service throughout these placements, trainees benefit from continuity of employment and a more streamlined training experience.

Under the RG SEM, WACHS will employ participating trainees in accordance with the WA Health System - Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement 2024. WACHS will be responsible for salary and leave payments and will facilitate placements with participating primary care training providers. Trainees may undertake placements with any approved training provider participating in the trial, subject to approval by both WACHS and their relevant training college.

A key benefit of the RG SEM is the ability for trainees to:

• Remain employed by WACHS throughout approved primary care placements.
• Retain access to accrued leave and employment entitlements.
• Reduce the administrative burden associated with changing employers.
• Benefit from continuity and stability throughout training.

The RG SEM changes employment arrangements only. Participation in the trial will not alter a trainee's college training pathway, training requirements, assessment processes, or progression toward fellowship. Trainees will continue to meet all requirements of their respective training college.

The trial aims to reduce employment barriers, improve workforce stability, and encourage more medical practitioners to undertake and remain in rural and regional training pathways, ultimately supporting improved access to healthcare services for country communities across Western Australia.

About the Pool

The Registrar Trainee - Rural Generalist Single Employer Model (RG SEM) Trial Pool has been established to identify suitable Rural Generalist trainees registered with an approved rural generalist training college as a Rural Generalist trainee, for participation in the SEM Trial.

Successful applicants may be appointed to approved primary care (general practice or Aboriginal Medical Services) training placements and offered employment under the RG SEM for a period of up to 18 months, subject to training requirements and placement availability.

Participation in the pool does not guarantee placement. Suitable applicants will be placed in the pool and may be considered for appointment as primary care training placement opportunities become available.

This is an ongoing recruitment pool that invites expressions of interest from Rural Generalist trainees, with applications accepted and considered at predetermined intervals throughout the year.

Application Rounds

• October 2026
• April 2027

Please note that these dates are indicative only. WACHS reserves the right to amend, postpone, cancel, or introduce additional application rounds at its discretion.

Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 January 2028.

Important Information for Applicants

The RG SEM Trial applies to primary care (general practice or Aboriginal Medical Services) training placements only. Inpatient, emergency department, and other hospital-based rotations are not included under the RG SEM.

Participation in the RG SEM Trial does not replace existing recruitment processes for hospital-based positions. Trainees must continue to apply separately for WACHS hospital, emergency department, and other non-primary care training positions, as recruitment and appointment decisions for these positions remain the responsibility of the employing site.

WACHS reserves the right to amend, vary, suspend, or discontinue the RG SEM Trial at any time. The trial will be subject to ongoing review and evaluation, with modifications implemented as necessary to support service delivery requirements, workforce needs, and continuous improvement.

Applicants must hold General Registration with the Australian Medical Board.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights, including visa holders. Applicants must be able to maintain their work rights for the duration of the fixed-term appointment.

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 supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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.

FOR FURTHERJOB-RELATEDINFORMATION

We encourage you to contactthe WA Country Health Service RG SEM Project Team, Project Lead on or email

OTHER CONDITIONS

This position is subject to a Western Australian WorkingWithChildren (WWC) Check.For further information please refer to the WWC website at

Lead, influence, and shape healthcare delivery across the West Kimberley.

WA Country Health Service is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Officer to provide senior medical leadership, based in Broome, Western Australia.

This is a full-time appointment to provide a temporary period of relief at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) for 12-months fixed term, with the possibility of extension.

Senior Medical Officer Year 1 -Year 4: $567,383.54 - $649,935.93 per annum.
The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12% superannuation). Subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinicalskillsand years of practice.

About the Role

As the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at Broome Health Campus, you will be a key member of the West Kimberley Executive Team, providing strategic medical leadership and expert clinical advice across the service. You will lead clinical governance, medico-legal oversight, patient safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives, while providing executive oversight of medical services, workforce strategy and service sustainability.

In this influential leadership role, you will help shape and coordinate medical services across the West Kimberley, providing strategic direction, operational oversight and clinical leadership within a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment.

You will also lead medical workforce development, overseeing recruitment, placement, training and supervision of both junior and senior clinicians, while supporting a sustainable and high-performing workforce.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, regional stakeholders and local communities, you will champion culturally safe care and contribute to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the region.

This is a rare opportunity to provide senior medical leadership in one of Australia's most unique and rewarding healthcare environments. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities while contributing to meaningful and lasting improvements in healthcare.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, and medico-legal matters
• Lead the recruitment, supervision, and development of a capable and sustainable medical workforce
• Drive medical service planning, workforce sustainability, and health service development initiatives
• Champion medical education, training, and supervision programs to strengthen future workforce capability
• Build strong partnerships with health services, stakeholders, and Aboriginal communities to promote culturally safe and responsive care.

About Broome Regional Health Campus

Broome Regional Health Campus is the major referral hospital for the Kimberley region. The campus features a busy Emergency Department with seven centrally monitored bays, three consultation rooms, and a dedicated quick care room, managing a broad range of emergency presentations. The hospital provides a range of specialist services, including general surgery, gynaecology, and maternity care, supporting approximately 350 births annually.

Facilities include an Outpatient Department with seven consulting rooms for salaried and visiting medical specialists, an Operating Theatre with a six-bed Same Day Surgery Unit, a 25 acute bed medical and surgical ward, an eight-bed paediatric unit incorporating a Level 2 nursery with three cots, and an eight-bed maternity unit offering a Midwifery Group Practice model of care.

Medical support services include Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, and Allied Health services, including Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, and Occupational Therapy. The hospital is supported by dedicated resident specialist teams across general surgery, general medicine, paediatrics, psychiatry, and gynaecology. These services are further strengthened through integration with key regional directorates, including the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service, Kimberley Population Health Unit, and Kimberley Aged Care Services.

Why the Kimberley?

The Kimberley offers an exceptional combination of professional challenge, clinical diversity and lifestyle. From Broome's coastal environment to the region's remote communities, the Kimberley provides opportunities to work across a diverse population while developing significant regional leadership experience.

For clinicians considering a move to regional WA, this is an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and contribute to the development of medical services where your expertise can have a tangible impact.

Benefits

Make the Kimberley your next professional and lifestyle move. Working in one of WA's most unique regions offers the opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership with an exceptional lifestyle, supported by a comprehensive range of financial, leave, housing and regional employment incentives.

Interested in understanding the full range of benefits available? Explore the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

Applications from recruitment agencies or employment agencies will not be considered in this process.

Mandatory Requirements

• Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Post graduate qualification in medical administration - RACMA or ACHSM (or working towards)
• To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights, including visa holders. Applicants must be able to maintain their work rights for the duration of the fixed-term appointment
• Full-time, Broome-based role supporting across the West Kimberley region, including travel as required
• Due to the senior nature of this role, supervised practice placements for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) cannot be supported for this opportunity

Desirable

• Committed to Public Health Programs and Community Health Primary Care

Other Conditions

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.

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 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

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:

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.

WA Country Health Service is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Officer to provide senior medical leadership, based in Broome, Western Australia. This full-time position offers a 12-month fixed term 1.0 FTE, with potential extension.

Salary ranges from $567,383.54 to $649,935.93 per annum under the WA Health System AMA Industrial Agreement 2024, inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12% superannuation. You will lead governance, workforce development and service sustainability.

This is a Fixed Term Part Time opportunity at 40 hours per fortnight for 6 or 12 months commencing on 1 February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s). This position is based in Central Office, Perth. However, consideration may be given to applicants to be based at other WA Health sites. POSITION PROFILE

The Medical Education Registrar role is responsible for leading, promoting and supporting the development of medical education relevant to Physician training within the WA Country Health Service and the WA Rural Physician Training Pathway (WA RPTP). This includes developing, implementing and evaluating innovative education models, programs and strategies directed towards supporting rural Physician training, in conjunction with the WA RPTP central coordinating unit and local-based Physician educators, supervisors and directors.

This position will also work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and administer the WA RPTP including supporting accreditation, training program, and reporting requirements.

AREA PROFILE

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must hold General Registration with the Australian Medical Board and must also be progressing towards attaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) preferably as an Adult Internal Medicine Advanced Trainee of any recognised speciality or a post clinical exam Basic Physician Trainee.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Shannon King Network Director Physician Education- WA Rural Physician Training Pathway T: E:

SALARY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Registrar Year 1-7 $157,338 to $210,025 p.a.

( includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802 pa, professional development allowance $11,721 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation )

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

• 12% 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

Click Here for more detailed information on salaries and benefits.

OTHER CONDITIONS

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 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.

Please note this 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.

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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.