Benefits:
- Remuneration up to AU$450k per annum + additional allowances.
- Sensational lifestyle.
- Most cosmopolitan city in Australia.
And
- Gateway to South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia - fly direct to Singapore >4hrs and Bali <3hrs.
- 10+ private schools, with major Melbourne and Sydney Schools having campuses in Darwin.
- Close affiliations to Charles Darwin University and Flinders University.
And
- Opportunity to develop an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and culture.
Darwin is a great place to live. With a population of approx. 138k. Walk, run, cycle or drive to work - the city is so easy to get around and it has all the amenities you'd want for yourself and/or family. 20% of Darwin’s population have migrated from overseas so the city is very multicultural.
Darwin’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population only makes up for close to 10% of the overall population but significantly over presents with complex medical issues, including mental health.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Providing first class psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team context; assessing and treating a wide range of patients with complex medical and social needs because of addictions or addictive behaviours.
- Providing teaching and mentoring to undergrad, postgrad, staff grade and other stakeholders.
- Initiating and participating in quality improvement & audit initiatives.
- Leading from the front in a caring and collegiate manner.
If you are not FRANZCP already and are applying from UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or South Africa you must have the following:
- A minimum of 3 years experience following the completion of your specialist training.
- Have completed a formal post of minimum 6 months in CAMHS during your basic or advanced training.
This is a job with many rewards - a great package, great location and great professional development. Your contribution will make a massive difference to the service and you will have great job scope with a chance to really pursue your own interests.
For more information about this position please call Alasdair Spinner on 447502244964 or al@headmedical.com