Psychiatrists (W/ Relocation Assistance To Gippsland, Vic)

• Transform Mental Health Care in Gippsland - Lead the Change with LRH
• Earn up to $425,000 + Super with Comprehensive Benefits & Relocation Support
• Shape Your Future with Our Expanding, Innovative Mental Health Services
• Research, Education and Leadership Opportunities

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), Gippsland's largest employer, is a beacon of healthcare innovation and excellence located 150km east of Melbourne. Founded to serve a population of over 260,000, We offer a comprehensive range of services including emergency, intensive care, elective surgery, and specialised mental health care. With a mission to deliver high-quality patient care, our $217 million expansion is enhancing our facilities. At LRH, we're not just about healthcare, we're about making a lasting impact in our community through exceptional service and patient advocacy.

When you join us at LRH, you join a well-established team of supportive colleagues who focus their efforts on delivering high-quality patient care to their patients. Each member of our team has the remarkable ability to stand strong on their own, yet it's our collaborative efforts and the pursuit of innovative ideas that truly empower us to grow and thrive.

 Due to constant growth, Latrobe Regional Health is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist based in Gippsland, Victoria. With 300 beds, the LRH main hospital is in Traralgon, VIC & our community-based clinics are based out of various locations in the Gippsland region including:

• Bairnsdale
• Sale
• Wonthaggi
• Warragul
• Traralgon

As a Psychiatrist at LRH, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to work in various settings, including inpatient psychiatry at LRH and our community-based clinics.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Providing leadership in clinical care, teaching, and research within psychiatric services
• Engaging in comprehensive treatment planning and delivery for a diverse patient population
• Supporting the continuous improvement of mental health services in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Participating in the redesign and expansion of mental health facilities and services
• Advocating for mental health awareness, treatment accessibility, and best practices in psychiatric care

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You will have a Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Fellowship or equivalent, and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration is crucial. Additionally, proven psychiatry experience, showing your skilful and compassionate handling of complex mental health conditions, is essential.

As our ideal candidate, you will have the following attributes crucial for delivering comprehensive and collaborative psychiatric care:

• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for quality improvement and patient advocacy
• An enthusiastic interest in mentorship and education, with the ability to inspire junior staff and colleagues.

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of up to $425,000 plus super, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Relocation assistance
• Generous salary packaging benefits, paid parental leave, and flexible working conditions
• A supportive environment for career progression into deputy roles and beyond.
• Regional lifestyle opportunities
• Additional annual leave
• Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
• Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply now!