- A package of $350,000 - $550,000 p.a. + generous relocation allowance for the family
- 40-hour working week – ideal for work/life balance
- Be part of a $190M+ transformation of regional health services
- Brand-new 15-bed mental health inpatient unit with dedicated PICU beds
- Strong, established multidisciplinary team with genuine peer support
- Generous leave and regional incentives
- Manageable caseloads and sustainable on-call commitments
- Coastal lifestyle with easy access to Perth
- Permanent residency support is available to eligible international applicants
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an evolving mental health service in Geraldton, Western Australia. With a $190.3 million redevelopment reshaping the health campus, this is your chance to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking regional service designed to deliver outstanding patient care.
A purpose-built Mental Health Inpatient Unit is opening soon, featuring 15 beds including 4 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds. Co-located with the Community Mental Health Clinic, the service has been intentionally designed to strengthen integrated care pathways and ensure continuity across inpatient and community settings.
The service you will be joining delivers pharmacological, psychological and therapeutic interventions through a strong multidisciplinary framework. Caseloads are well managed and on-call requirements are reasonable, encouraging a healthy balance between work and personal life.
The service has a strong commitment to education and research, with established partnerships with the local Rural Clinical School and universities, and a structured Rural Psychiatry Training Pathway.
About the role
The successful applicant will be joining a well-established medical workforce comprising a Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health, seven Consultant Psychiatrists, seven Trainee Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and interns. The culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on shared learning.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management for adults across both inpatient and community settings, including ECT. You will offer expert clinical consultation and advisory support to GPs and wider healthcare partners throughout the region, while working closely with key stakeholders to strengthen coordinated service delivery. The position also involves contributing to service planning, development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, as well as supporting the teaching, supervision, and mentorship of trainees and junior doctors.
About the location
Geraldton is a vibrant coastal city and key regional centre offering an enviable lifestyle where professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing go hand in hand. Located in the Midwest of Western Australia, Geraldton blends breathtaking beaches, a relaxed coastal pace, and a warm, welcoming community.
Set along the Coral Coast, the city enjoys mild winters and long, sunny summers. It’s internationally renowned for world-class windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as exceptional fishing and diving across its pristine atolls. Residents and visitors alike enjoy easy access to nearby islands, scenic coastal walks, and a wide range of water-based activities.
Geraldton also boasts a thriving food and retail scene, with vibrant cafés and restaurants, boutique and major shopping outlets, and entertainment options for all ages. The region has a strong and growing arts culture, featuring striking street art, galleries, and a dynamic calendar of local events. Landmarks such as St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Museum of Geraldton, the Geraldton Esplanade, and the nearby Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake) further enrich the local lifestyle and showcase the area’s natural beauty and heritage.
With short commutes, quality local schools, modern amenities, and convenient transport links to Perth, Geraldton is an ideal destination for professionals seeking meaningful work within a supportive regional health service - without compromising on lifestyle.
Relocating to Australia… support we can offer you
- Forget Government Job Boards - We know our hospitals. We provide you with exclusive Psychiatrist job vacancies and direct link-ups with Mental Health Dept. Directors
- Our recruitment service is FREE and personalised to your career and location requirements
- Psychiatrist Peer to Peer Group Support with the RANZCP Specialist Assessment and Medical Board Applications
- All Job applications prepared and submitted by our recruitment team.
- Support with enrolling your children into leading private or state-run schools
- Registered Migration Agent advice and support
Contact Jonathan Richards, your Psychiatry Recruitment Specialist, to find out more about this role and all it has to offer.
Tel: 0422408729
WhatsApp: +61422408729
Email: jonathanr@ccjobs.com.au
About Jonathan Richards
“I have 15+ years’ experience connecting Psychiatrists with the best job opportunities across Australia. It is my passion and privilege to ensure you are being provided with the best recruitment services available.”
