Make the most out of the next step in your career with an area health service bringing together health services for a rural Victoria.
- Generous relocation support incentivises.
- Suitable for internationally trained psychiatrists with comparable qualifications and training.
- Salary packaging and flexible work arrangements.
The Position
Multiple opportunities are available for consultant psychiatrists to join a dynamic area mental health service striving to provide the highest standards of treatment in the Ballarat region. You will be joining multidisciplinary teams, providing quality health care to regional and rural communities. You will be responsible for the clinical leadership of the team and work closely with other senior members of the clinical leadership team to plan, deliver and evaluate services and programs to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Positions are available in:
Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services
Consultation Liaison
Eating Disorder programs
The Health Service
The regional area mental health service brings together hospital and health services in Ballarat and surrounding areas to deliver safe and sustainable healthcare tailored to the community needs, for the long term. The health service provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration, and support services to the surrounding rural and regional communities.
The Location
Ballarat is the largest city centre in Western Victoria and one of the state’s fastest growing inland cities. Ballarat is rich in culture and history, with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. Located a quick train ride away from Melbourne and with easy access to Geelong and Bendigo, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining, and boutique shopping.
Essential Criteria
To be registered with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and hold FRANZCP or equivalent comparable qualifications in Psychiatry.