Consultant - Psychiatrist

Unit/Division:
Older Adult Community Mental Health - Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team and make a difference at the Fremantle Older Adult Community Mental Health Service.
This is a great opportunity to lead a community team providing specialized treatment and care for adults over 65 experiencing mental health, psychological and neurodegenerative disorders.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for outpatient clinics and outreach services that include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in older adults. Outreach services are provided to older adults living at home or in residential aged care facilities.
Additional responsibilities include providing leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant for doctors in-training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers. In collaboration with the Service Co-Director/Head of Service and other consultants, you will work to achieve national, state and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets. You will also work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
This is a recruitment pool for fixed term full time appointments, with possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
We currently have one full time fixed term full time appointment for 5 years available to be filled immediately, with the possibility of extension(s).
Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service provides inpatient and community services to residents of Fremantle, Cockburn and Melville and offers adult services to people aged 18 to 65 years and older adult services for people over 65 years.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:
00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Position Title Consultant - Psychiatrist
Agency South Metropolitan Health Service
Salary MP Year 1-9 $336,466 - $427,886 p.A.
Location Fremantle
Unit/Division Older Adult Community Mental Health - Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
Branch Older Adult Community Mental Health - Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No. Pool Ref 112765
Closing Date 2024-07-08 4:
00 PM
Position Title Consultant - Psychiatrist
Branch Older Adult Community Mental Health - Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
Location Fremantle
Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date 2024-07-08 4:
00 PM
Salary MP Year 1-9 $336,466 - $427,886 p.A.
Agency Department of Health
Company Information
Description We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team and make a difference at the Fremantle Older Adult Community Mental Health Service.
This is a great opportunity to lead a community team providing specialized treatment and care for adults over 65 experiencing mental health, psychological and neurodegenerative disorders.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for outpatient clinics and outreach services that include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in older adults. Outreach services are provided to older adults living at home or in residential aged care facilities.
Additional responsibilities include providing leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant for doctors in-training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers. In collaboration with the Service Co-Director/Head of Service and other consultants, you will work to achieve national, state and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets. You will also work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
This is a recruitment pool for fixed term full time appointments, with possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
We currently have one full time fixed term full time appointment for 5 years available to be filled immediately, with the possibility of extension(s).
Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service provides inpatient and community services to residents of Fremantle, Cockburn and Melville and offers adult services to people aged 18 to 65 years and older adult services for people over 65 years.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Dr Mitul Bhatt, FH MHS Head of Service at or .
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:
A copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here.

Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. click apply for full job details