Salary up to $450k +
Senior Psychiatrist Leadership | Regional Victoria
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced FRANZCP-qualified Psychiatrist to step into a Clinical Director role that genuinely balances clinical practice with strategic leadership.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services – Adult / Older Adult Community to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across community mental health services.
- Lead a growing Adult/ Older Adult Community Mental Health Service while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle just 2 hours from Melbourne.
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with rich natural beauty, welcoming communities, and plenty of outdoor and cultural activities — ideal for those seeking a balanced life outside big city.
- You’ll have real influence over service direction, supported by a collaborative executive team and a well-established multidisciplinary service.
- Recently completed a $223.5 million hospital expansion, reflecting the organisation’s long-term commitment to service excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
You are a senior psychiatrist who values both clinical autonomy and collaborative leadership, and you are motivated to improve outcomes for older people in the community.
You will have:
- FRANZCP (or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in Old Age / Older Persons Psychiatry
- Proven or emerging clinical leadership experience (Clinical Director, Clinical Lead, Head of Unit, or equivalent)
- Strong interest in service development, governance, and team leadership
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred community mental health care
- Senior medical leadership role with real influence over service direction
- Competitive Staff Specialist / Clinical Director remuneration package
- Flexible FTE arrangements considered
- Relocation assistance and professional development support
You’ll provide clinical leadership and governance for the Older Persons Community Mental Health Service, while helping shape future-focused, recovery-oriented models of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting psychiatrists, registrars, and the MDT
- Driving service development, quality improvement, and governance
- Working closely with executive leadership, primary care, aged care, and inpatient services
- Contributing to teaching and workforce development
Why?
The mental health services are well-established, values-driven, and supported by a collaborative executive and clinical leadership team.
How to Apply
Please forward your resume and cover letter to nickiw@ccjobs.com.au
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Nicki Wade Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
+ 61401010048
