Consultant Psychiatrist - Broome

Experience a unique laid-back lifestyle and work in one of the warmest and welcoming cities in Western Australia

Fixed Term Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) appointment

Terrific and supportive team

Tropical climate year-round, with sunny skies in a welcoming community

The Organisation

This Health Service is responsible for providing health services to communities across the vast and sparsely populated Kimberley region in Western Australia. It focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, providing a range of services, including emergency care, hospital care, primary healthcare, and specialist services. Despite the challenges of operating in a remote and geographically vast region, it is committed to improving the health outcomes of people in Kimberley through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.

The mental health unit provides access to acute psychiatric services closer to home for people living in the region. It includes 14 private bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, courtyards and entertainment and activity areas in both open and secure ward layouts. The development of the unit was a recommendation of the 2008 Hope Report that followed a coronial inquiry into the alcohol and drug-related deaths of 22 indigenous people in the region.

The Job

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership, assessment, treatment and supervision for the mental health unit

You will work in a cross-cultural environment, particularly with Aboriginal people, so a high-level understanding of Indigenous Health issues is essential.

You will be responsible to the Clinical Director for the provision of specialist medical psychiatric services to the Mental Health Unit.

You will assume clinical responsibility for the hospital's staff practice and standards in patient management.

You will provide supervision, training and instruction to junior medical staff.

You will act as a member of the multidisciplinary and the management team

Rewards

Competitive remuneration package from $507,040 to $603,269 p.a.

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living, mortgage and several other options.

Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.

Flexible working arrangements and leave arrangements.

Stunning natural beauty, warm climate, and laid-back lifestyle, the region offers an unparalleled quality of life.

Numerous outdoor activities, from swimming and snorkelling to hiking and exploring the region's wilderness.

Rich cultural history with a strong Indigenous influence and a fascinating pearling heritage.

Requirements

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent

Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

About us

Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as is your wellbeing and work-life balance.

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult. We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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