Psychiatrist - Consultant- Relocate to Western Australia

_The closing date for this vacancy has been extended to 4:00pm (AWST)_
_on Friday 31 January 2025. _
_Pool closing date has also been extended to 30 April 2025._
Accredited Mental Health Services in one of the state's most recognised and well-regarded mental health facilities.
Opportunities in a range of adult community and inpatient mental health services including Enhanced GP Liaison and Hospital in the Home services
Our services are dynamic and include HITH and intensive community treatment programs.
Be part of our changing and expanding services.
Friendly multidisciplinary teams with opportunities for registrar teaching and professional development.
No emergency shifts, and on-call shifts are not strenuous.
Generous leave benefits include 4-weeks annual leave, 1-week additional leave, 3-weeks professional development leave and long service leave accruals.
Access to generous salary packaging.

Looking for more opportunity and work/life balance?

Fremantle Hospital is a large metropolitan hospital located in the UNESCO heritage listed port city of Fremantle, home to fabulous restaurants, the renowned Freo coffee strip, tourism, and a vibrant resurgence of shopping and nightlife. Not only is Freo a great town to see and do things, but the people are something special too - we've a reputation for being a place that really embraces sustainability, diversity and inclusion. We're close to public transport and residential areas, excellent schools, and universities, white sand beaches and the internationally famous Rottnest Island.

We're also well-known both state and Australia-wide for our mental health services, our dedication and care for our patients, our patient's families, and for each other.

Hear it for yourself

By joining us, you will have the chance to:
Participate in the monthly peer review group (continuous professional development); and in regular training and workshops organised by the department without the need for professional development leave.
Participate in research projects, or be a supervisor for a trainee's scholarly project.
Critical incident review training and opportunity to chair SAC-1 meetings
Provide recovery-focused mental health service and trauma-informed care for patients
Join our diverse and inclusive multicultural team and be part of our significant service expansion (more information below).

If you'd like to know more about working with us at Mental Health you can visit our webpage here:

Expanding Mental Health Services in Fremantle

We're undergoing significant service expansion, with 40 new beds by mid-2025; including a dedicated dementia unit, a neurostimulation unit offering ECT and rTMS, and plans for a long-term rehabilitation unit.

This expansion and state-wide changes will result in Fremantle Hospital Mental Health becoming the largest mental health service in Western Australia; with lots of opportunities for personal and professional development, and a chance to be part of the development team.

If you're located in other parts of Australia or overseas, you're encouraged to follow in the footsteps of many of our Consultants who have decided to make WA their home.

_ We're approved to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates with temporary employment visas (or those who may be eligible for a relevant visa) may be employed for the term of their visa._

Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. We encourage Aboriginal people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Relocation costs
Applications made through third parties, such as recruitment agencies, will render the applicant ineligible for relocation costs due to the cost of agency fees. Where agencies waive their fees, relocation costs may be considered.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Dr Mitul Bhatt, Head of Service, Consultant Psychiatrist by calling (international callers ) or email

Application instructions

If you're interested in this opportunity, your application should include:
A detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements; including the details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability.
A written application of no more than 2 pages addressing essential criteria 1, 2 and 3 (as per the Job Description Form). Please note: remaining essential criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
A one-page statement of your citizenship/residency status - noting that visa sponsorship opportunities will be available for eligible applicants ; plus:
eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (and medical qualifications); or current Medical Board of Australia registration information.
a copy of your AMC certificate, and English Competency examinations (for international and temporary visa holders only).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The recruitment panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2025.

Apply by clicking Apply for job button

Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £169,779.00-£215,889.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pool Ref 114015