Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Step into a middle-grade clinical role with real impact across a regional communityWork within a collaborative, multidisciplinary mental health teamEnjoy a diverse scope with opportunities to lead, teach and shape services
Where you’ll be working
You’ll join a well-established regional mental health service delivering comprehensive psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide patient-centred care while contributing to clinical leadership, service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This is a role where your voice is heard, offering the opportunity to influence models of care, support junior staff and play a key role in strengthening mental health services across the region. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional growth and high-quality, evidence-based care.

Where you’ll be living
Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community, affordable living and easy access to larger regional centres. The area offers excellent schools, outdoor activities and a welcoming environment, making it ideal for individuals and families seeking balance alongside a rewarding medical career.

Salary
Total package up to $330,000+ per annum, including base salary, superannuation, motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, regional and locality incentives, and private practice arrangements.

Requirements  Significant experience in psychiatryCurrent registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) with minimum Level 2 supervision requirements, OR eligibility for registration via the Competent Authority Pathway.
*Please note doctors seeking their first position in Australia via the Standard Pathway or doctors with current registration and Level 1 supervision requirements cannot be considered at this time.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult. We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!