Consultant Psychiatrist - Addiction

  • Sessional, full or part-time openings with negotiable hours
  • Opportunity to work in the first outpatient clinic for gaming disorders in Australia 
  • Live and work in the suburbs of WA’s capital 
Where you’ll be working
This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to join a Perth health service across two sites.

The main referral hospital is a 783-bed facility with a keen commitment to leading health research and clinical excellence.

It is a busy, tertiary teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and access to modern technology, championing innovation and continued professional development.

You will also be working within the brand-new, purpose-built Mental Health facility.

This 75-bed facility includes a day hospital and outpatient clinics, with two women’s only wards and one ward for withdrawal management. 

You will work alongside a compassionate and dedicated team of consultants and junior doctors on the provision of the highest quality psychiatric care and consultation services to inpatients and outpatients.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team to provide Alcohol and Other Drugs Consultation Liaison and Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services.

You will have the opportunity to  work in the Gaming Disorder Clinic, the first outpatient clinic for patients with gaming disorder in an acute public hospital in Australia.

You will also have opportunities for the training and supervision of junior medical staff, as well as your own continued professional development.

Where you’ll be living
You will be living and working in a beautiful suburb upon the shore of the iconic Swan River in Perth.

This location boasts a catalogue of parks and reserves, year-round sunshine, diverse communities and endless recreational, educational and professional opportunities.

This part of Western Australia is known for its dynamic natural attractions, contrasting landscapes and world heritage sites.

Here, you can explore the serenity of river banks and vast dams, enjoy hiking and biking trails, and discover the rich Indigenous legacies throughout the region.

Residents here enjoy affordable housing, clean air and a more laid-back way of life.

Perth’s CBD is only 15 minutes away.

Salary information
Consultant Psychiatrists can expect a salary of up to $448,210 per annum pro rata, plus a range of benefits.

Requirements  
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent.

Psychiatrists eligible for the fast-track registration pathway are encouraged to apply.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

For access to Consultant Psychiatrist jobs in Western Australia join our network today.

For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!


  • Start: 29/05/2025
  • Rate: Salary of up to $448,210 per annum pro rata, plus a range of benefits.
  • Location: Perth,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 451 056 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-4173
  • Posted: 2025-05-29 04:07:04 -

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