About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Psychiatrist to join South West Healthcare's Mental Health and wellbeing Service in a permanent full time Leadership position.

Working in partnership with the Executive Director and Clinical Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Deputy Clinical Director will primarily provide clinical leadership, and further develop evidence based clinical standards and practices. This position supports, and in the absence of the Clinical Director fulfils the role and function of the Authorised Psychiatrist pursuant to the Victorian Mental Health Act (2014) along with overseeing a team of psychiatrists along with a small team of accredited and non-accredited registrars. The Deputy Clinical Director will contribute to the supervision of IMG's and registrars as well as teaching medical students.

What you bring

This position would suit a Consultant Psychiatrist interested in a senior management role and relevant skills and experience delivering public mental health services in order to lead and shape continuous improvement, safe and quality service provision. Applicants should be registered as a medical practitioner with AHPRA and have Fellowship with the RANZCP.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

A position description and further details can be found at our website under Careers.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Freddie Johansson (Clinical Director Mental Health and wellbeing Services), on (03) 5561 9120 or email [email protected]

Applications are to be submitted online via our website only under Careers and need to include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of two (2) referees by Monday 3 November 2025.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026, with the appropriate classification in line with years of experience.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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