The Noongar people have lived in Albany and its region since creation times. By representing this area we pay respect to the Noongar people, their customs and history.
Aside from a remuneration of up to AU$445k (dependent on experience) the rewards of securing this job include the amazing benefits of it's location : Albany:
- Savour this beautiful coastal location - live the dream. Unspoilt beaches and a pristine natural environment.
- Enjoy the finest natural harbour in Australia outside of Sydney.
- Oldest European settlement in Western Australia.
- Laid back peaceful lifestyle.
- Many islands and bays to explore.
- Incredible whale watching.
Whaling ceased in Albany only in 1979. Many of the old harpooners have become environmentalists and you can meet them sometimes working as tour guides at the whaling station museum. Whales come so close to the shore that a few years ago someone was fined for swimming up and climbing on to the back of one. For a city that relied so much on the sea for its prosperity, the heart of the place really is the Princess Royal Harbour.
The town also has some grand Victorian buildings with some great hotels, pubs and restaurants. The seafood, such as queen snapper and blue swimmer crabs, is as you'd expect amazing. There are 5 vineyards that are award winning and the region is rich agriculturally with some of the best farmers markets in Australia. The beaches are one of the most beautiful things about Albany - the sand can be so fine that if you scuff your feet along the sand at night, you can see sparks shoot off your shoes.
There are state and private primary and secondary schools, colleges and university campuses. First class parks, sporting and leisure facilities are dotted throughout the city. The location is ideal for families, singles or couples.
Director of Psychiatry
Working for the Great Southern Mental Health Service you will be responsible for clinical governance for the region and for ensuring that all clinical mental health practise and service development is applied safely and within the legislative requirements. You will also have your own caseload dependent on your subspecialty interests. You will manage 4 consultant/specialist psychiatrists (with multidisciplinery teams) directly and 6 doctors in training (including psychiatry trainees).
If you do not hold FRANZCP, you must have completed your specialist training in either the UK, NZ, Ireland, Canada and USA (comparable countries of training).
You will have had management experience and have a collaborative approach to your management style. You will be excited by the prospect of managing a service within a rural and regional context. Those who have xxperience in the provision of mental health services to marginalised communities, including to indigenous people will be highly regarded!
For more information please call Alasdair Spinner on +44 131 5276 or al@headmedical.com
