Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient Regional Victoria | Public Health Service Permanent or Fixed-Term | Full-Time or Part-Time Salary Package up to $430,000 Benefits Multiple daily flights to Sydney | Regular services to Melbourne Regional Psychiatry Without the Compromise This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established adult inpatient service in one of Victoria’s most liveable and accessible regional centres. With direct flights, excellent infrastructure, and a thriving community, this location offers easy access without isolation — proving that regional psychiatry does not mean remote practice. This role suits a Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist who values: High-quality inpatient care Strong multidisciplinary collaboration Clinical autonomy A sustainable, balanced pace of work Here, you’ll be supported to practise psychiatry the way it should be practised — with time to think, lead, and make a meaningful impact. 24-bed specialist adult inpatient assessment and treatment unit Dedicated High Dependency Unit Experienced and stable multidisciplinary team Strong integration with community mental health services for continuity of care You will work alongside skilled: Mental health nurses Social workers Occupational therapists Case managers Allowing you to focus on assessment, treatment planning, leadership, and supervision rather than administrative overload. The Role Consultant responsibility for adult inpatient care Clinical leadership within a supportive senior medical team Supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff Participation in a shared on-call roster Contribution to service development and quality improvement initiatives What’s on Offer Competitive public sector salary package up to $430,000 Generous allowances and salary packaging benefits Relocation assistance and accommodation support Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time) Strong executive and clinical leadership backing Expedited recruitment process with fast-tracked interviews and decision-making Lifestyle Without Sacrifice Short commute times Affordable housing Easy access to Melbourne and Canberra The Murray River, cycling trails, food, wine, and outdoor living at your doorstep Genuine work–life balance — not just promised, but delivered Eligibility Applicants must meet one of the following: FRANZCP Eligible for specialist registration in Australia IMG eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway Assessed as Substantially Comparable by RANZCP * UK or Irish-trained Psychiatrist holding CCT / CCST, eligible for streamlined specialist recognition in Australia
