We are seeking a Consultant Adult Psychiatrist for a regional hospital in Broome, Western Australia.
The coastal setting and the ocean views make this is an ideal spot to settle into a sensational and relaxed lifestyle with the family or couples and singles alike.
- Relaxed coastal lifestyle with pristine beaches and access to stunning regional areas
- Competitive package up to AUD$656,772 pa depending on experience, allowances etc. plus generous study leave and relocation assistance
- Regular daily flights to/from Perth
- Modern, well equipped and staffed hospital in a regional setting
The Role
You will lead a multidisciplinary team, including a psychiatry registrar trainee, an intern, Aboriginal Liaison Officers, nurses and allied health professionals. Mentorship and supervision of junior medical staff will be central to your role. You’ll also provide clinical leadership for the Psychiatry Liaison Nurse Service, ensuring comprehensive daily reviews for emergency department mental health presentations and those with acute mental health problems in the general hospital.
This role involves serving a patient population where 80-90% are Aboriginal, reflecting the unique demographics of the Kimberley region. The focus is on delivering culturally sensitive care, working closely with Aboriginal Liaison Officers who provide a direct link between the health service and Aboriginal peoples and act as advocate, interpreter and advisor within the Health Service to ensure care aligns with cultural values and beliefs. This role offers an opportunity to develop and utilise a deeper understanding of mental health within Aboriginal communities and offers exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations, including first-episode psychosis, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand.
The Medical Board of Australia has implemented a new expedited pathway to specialist registration, eliminating the need for a specialist assessment with a specialist medical college for those with an accepted qualification in Psychiatry. The only accepted qualifications are MRCPsych and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the UK after 2007. With the new pathway available from December 2024, now is the time to apply for a new role.
The Area
Based in one of the most picturesque parts of Western Australia – Broome is a coastal town in the Kimberley region where work life balance is truly a way of life.
The regional population is approx. 40,000 and Broome itself has a population of approx. 15,000. Due to its coastal location, Broome’s climate is more moderate without the extremes of inland regions.
It’s also the gateway to the rest of the Kimberley and its fantastic natural environment, an expanse of national parks to explore like the Bungle Bungle Range, or Dampier Peninsula and Lake Argyle - it’s a great place to put down roots and base yourself, if you love the great outdoors.
Broome has a laidback and exotic vibe, reflecting its historical influences and majestic natural landscape. Cable Beach, one of the world’s most pristine white sandy beaches, is right on your doorstep, as is Roebuck Bay which you can see as you tee off on the beautiful Broome Golf Course.
The local airport has excellent flight connections to Perth (2.5 hrs), Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Darwin, so international connections are made easy.