The Position

This senior leadership opportunity combines clinical influence, strategic oversight and service development within a growing regional health service.

As Director Clinical Services – Mental Health, you will provide leadership across mental health and alcohol and other drug services, ensuring care is safe, contemporary and evidence based. Working alongside executive and operational leaders, you will help shape future service models, strengthen workforce capability and support the delivery of equitable care across a large and geographically diverse region.

The role offers a balance of clinical governance, workforce leadership, service planning and quality improvement, together with the opportunity to influence how mental health services are delivered across rural and remote communities. It is ideally suited to a psychiatrist who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative models of care and driving meaningful change at both a strategic and operational level.

The package ranges from approximately $425,000 to $539,000+, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes relocation assistance, regional incentives, accommodation and travel support, professional development leave, and a range of additional employment benefits.

The Hospital

You will join a health service undergoing significant investment and transformation, including the development of a new Acute Psychiatric Unit and major upgrades to clinical infrastructure.

Mental health and alcohol and other drug services operate across inpatient and community settings, supported by multidisciplinary teams delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care. The organisation is committed to service innovation, workforce sustainability and improving access to specialist mental health services throughout the region.

This is an environment where senior clinicians can play a genuine role in shaping future service delivery while remaining connected to clinical practice and patient outcomes.

The Location

Located on the stunning Western Australian coastline, this thriving regional centre offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle. The region is known for its beaches, outdoor recreation, strong sense of community and relaxed pace of life.

With excellent schools, growing infrastructure and easy access to Perth, it continues to attract healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding career without the pressures often associated with major metropolitan centres. Whether your interests lie in fishing, hiking, surfing or simply enjoying more time outside work, the Midwest offers an enviable lifestyle alongside a meaningful leadership role.

Essential Criteria

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification

Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration in Australia

Experience in general adult psychiatry and alcohol and other drug services

Demonstrated leadership experience within multidisciplinary mental health settings

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and workforce development capabilities

Understanding of the delivery of services to rural, remote, Indigenous and multicultural communities

Interested in learning more?

Apply now or contact Chloe Frost for a confidential discussion about the role, service and lifestyle on offer.