This is a wonderful opportunity to live and work in Albany, Western Australia and be part of an award winning mental health service committed to advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address mental health issues in the adult population in the region.
- Join a close-knit, award-winning team of mental health professionals.
- Strong Local Support: work alongside four adult psychiatrists, one child psychiatrist, seven registrars, two resident medical officers, and two interns, ensuring a well-rounded support system within the mental health team.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: enjoy working in a modern hospital, equipped with a 16-bed adult inpatient unit for optimal patient care.
- Incredible Regional Amenities: experience the best of Albany, home to Australia’s best beach, award-winning wineries, stunning hiking and surfing spots, and an abundance of fresh local produce.
Benefits.
- Enjoy a new agreed pay deal allowing for a package of up to $497k inclusive of 11.5% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
- Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave + an additional week, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL), with additional overseas PDL opportunities (conditions apply).
- Work visa sponsorship including permanent residency (conditions apply).
- Enjoy a beachside or country lifestyle.
Opportunity Highlights.
- Monday–Friday 40hrs a week.
- Albany is only a 4.5-hour drive to Perth or a 1-hour flight, making it easily accessible.
- Various schooling options in the region, including public, private, and independent primary and high schools, as well as a local Grammar school.
- University of Western Australia campus.
- Supportive and motivated multidisciplinary team.
- 1 main health facility is widely supported by a network of smaller Multi-Purpose Service sites. There are approx. 100 GPs working in the region, as well as many specialists working in the health campuses, private clinics or day hospital.
Community highlights.
- Albany is a city immersed in a pristine environment - forests, beaches, the sea, vineyards etc.
- Great housing options, including beach homes, historic houses etc.
- Hosts 8 private schools.
- 1 hr flight to Perth or 4 hr drive.
- Beautiful aquatic centre which includes a 50m pool & spa.
- Great for kids - BMX, skate parks, MTB trails, cricket ovals, rugby, football, netball, hockey parks, bushland and beaches.
- 4x4 trails and sensational camping spots.
Selection criteria
- FRANZCP or equivalent qualifications gained in either NZ, UK (CCT not CESR) , Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa.
- Deep experience in adult psychiatry.
- Willingness to participate in internal teaching initiatives.
- A strong collaborative ethos.
- First class communication skills.
Spinner Medical Recruitment provides free, friendly and expert advice on the RANZCP assessment process, AHPRA registration and visa application processes.
Register via this website or email
alasdair@spinnermedical.com
Message or call +44 7414 531 583.
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