Consultant Psychiatrist | Regional Inpatient Mental Health Unit (WA Midwest)
A unique opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a rapidly developing inpatient mental health service in a coastal regional setting, supported by a major health system redevelopment and strong multidisciplinary team.
This role offers the chance to work across inpatient and community mental health services, contribute to service development, and provide specialist psychiatric care to diverse rural and regional communities.
What’s on Offer
✔ Competitive remuneration up to approx. $412K–$523K + super (or sessional options available)
✔ Permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time or sessional flexibility
✔ New and expanding inpatient mental health unit with modern facilities
✔ Strong multidisciplinary team including consultants, registrars, RMOs and interns
✔ Manageable on-call and caseload structure supporting work–life balance
✔ Regional incentives including relocation support and allowances
✔ Up to 4 weeks annual leave + additional professional development leave
✔ Strong links to universities, training programs, and rural psychiatry pathways
✔ Coastal regional lifestyle with easy access to major metropolitan centres
The Role
Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient and community settings
Deliver clinical leadership and consultation to GPs, allied health professionals and carers
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health and AOD service
Contribute to service planning, evaluation, and development of regional mental health care
Participate in teaching, supervision, and support of trainees and junior doctors
Engage in quality improvement and service innovation initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Psychiatry
Fellowship of the RANZCP (or equivalent)
Strong experience in general adult mental health
Interest in rural and regional mental health service delivery
Ability to provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and continuous service improvement
Why This Role?
This is a rare chance to join a service at a pivotal stage of growth, combining meaningful clinical leadership with genuine regional impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services while being supported by a collegial consultant group and an expanding mental health network.
You’ll also enjoy a lifestyle that blends coastal living with a relaxed regional pace, while still maintaining strong professional links to larger tertiary centres.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
