Consultant Psychiatrist (Various Positions) - Perth, Western Australia

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a new professional challenge and a warmer climate?

We have opportunities to secure a rewarding new career as a Consultant Psychiatrist in a number of hospitals in Perth, Western Australia. 

Positions available include Community Youth, Adult and Older Adult services, Eating Disorder, Hospital-in the Home, Inpatient and Community Mental Health services, Consultation Liaison, Emergency Department and Mental Health Emergency Centre.

• Stunning natural attractions, coastal living and all without sacrificing the benefits of a vibrant, dynamic, metropolitan city.
• Salary up to AUD$532,500k (dependent upon experience)
• Extensive quality education facilities including public and private schools, TAFE and universities.
• Beautiful Mediterranean climate.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including conference leave, in addition to annual leave and long service leave entitlements.
• Flexible work/life balance

The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for:

• providing high quality psychiatry services and consumer care,
• developing formal links with primary care givers and external Mental Health Services to promote continuity of treatment and shared care management.
• working in collaboration with the other clinicians and leaders to provide multidisciplinary consideration of needs.
• providing leadership, orientation, training, supervision, and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Service Registrars, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.

Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.

The Medical Board of Australia implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration in December 2024, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) after 2007. The standard Specialist Pathway or the Accelerated Pathway are still available to those who aren’t eligible for the Expedited specialist pathway.

Perth is regularly ranked one of the most liveable cities, with its own premium wine region, 19 white-sand beaches and Indian Ocean sunsets. It’s located along the waters of the Swan River and the west of the city runs along the Indian Ocean. It is the state capital of Western Australia and home to around 2 million people, making it a highly multi-cultural city with a fantastic social scene boasting plenty of alfresco style cafes and restaurants.

Perth is great for families with beautiful beaches to the north and south of the city and the clean, clear coastline attracts many visitors who enjoy snorkelling, sailing, surfing or swimming with the wild dolphins that famously live in the nearby bay areas. It also offers one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.

What Head Medical can do for you

Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance.