Senior Medical Practitioner - Psychiatry Explore and discover world class wineries and top surfing destinations under West Australia’s sparkling summer sun . Relax and

unwind with walks along the beach, horse riding over rolling hills, and mountains of delicious local produce ………. or respond to the

lure of a cosy log-fire in Winter - call Australia’s South West your new home!

• Situated in the picturesque south-west corner of Australia, the South West region is known for its extensive natural beauty and enviable climate.. The South West boasts rugged coastlines, world-class surfing, caves and wineries.

• The South West encompasses an area of 24,000 square kilometres, around 1% of the landmass of Western Australia extending from Yarloop in the north, Augusta in the south and east to Walpole.

• The region has a population of around 141,000, which accounts for around 7% of the State’s population, as well as attracting a very high number of tourists throughout the year.

• The regions activities include agriculture and horticulture; timber and forest products; mineral extraction, processing and manufacturing; retailing; tourism; construction; other manufacturing; service industries; and fishing and aquaculture.

• Air travel is widely available throughout the region, including commercial flights between Perth and Bunbury, and Perth and Busselton, with chartered air travel available throughout the region.

• The South West is a great location for families with a number of well established private and public schools, with both university and TAFE facilities.

• Hospital Services: Augusta Hospital, Boyup Brook Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Bridgetown Hospital, Busselton Hospital, Collie Hospital, Donnybrook Hospital, Harvey Hospital, Margaret River Hospital,

Nannup Hospital, Northcliffe Nursing Post, Pemberton Hospital, South West Health Campus, Warren Hospital.

• Aboriginal Health Services: South West Aboriginal Medical Service

• Aged Care Services: Bunbury Aged Care Assessment Team

• Community and Public Health Services: Bunbury Primary Health Service, Busselton Community Health Centre, South West Population Health unit, Warren Blackwood Child Health, Warren Blackwood Primary Health Care Unit, Yarloop Community Health Centre

• Mental Health Services: Bunbury Mental health Service, Bunbury Stepping Stones Rehabilitation Centre, South West Mental Health Service - Bridgetown, South West Mental Health Service - Margaret River, South West Mental health Service - Busselton

Local Medical Services

The picturesque South West region is known for its extensive natural beauty and enviable climate.

Bunbury: is located only 1 1/2 hours drive from the state capital of Perth. The port city of Bunbury is the capital of the South West region. Surrounded by water on three sides, Bunbury boasts beautiful beaches, rivers and inlets and affords its residents unique waterfront living. Busselton: The City of Busselton includes the town sites of Dunsborough and Yallingup. The city is home to many vineyards and families can enjoy the safe swimming beaches with excellent boating, fishing and surf breaks. Margaret River: The Shire of Augusta - Margaret River is a popular destination with fine wines and vineyards, cave formations, scenic forests, national parks, restaurants, art galleries, coastal scenery and world class surf beaches. Enjoy locally made dairy products and boutique gourmet food ranges. Boyup Brook: Boyup Brook offers a rural lifestyle for those who wish to escape the city and enjoy tranquillity and fresh air. With a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery, and diverse lifestyle choices. Bridgetown: Recognised as a “Heritage Town” in 2000, this beautiful location is the jewel of the South West region. Located in the centre of the region, it’s close to forests and national parks, wineries, heritage walks and trails, and some of the states most stunning heritage buildings. Capel: Situated on the shores of Geographe Bay in the heart of the South West, Capel has a blend of rural countryside, rolling hills and wide open spaces. Popular beaches, and rich Jarrah forests and the magnificent Tuart forest which is part of the only naturally occurring Tuart forest in the world. Collie: A welcoming, inclusive and vibrant community with an environment dominated by natural and manmade waterways, State Forest and National Park, Collie is the envy of other local communities. Donnybrook: Situated 206km south of Perth and 36km south-east of Bunbury, Donnybrook is surrounded by stunning hills, vineyards and lush orchards. A great place for families - Donnybrook is home to the biggest free entry playground in Australia. Harvey: Dynamic and friendly, a place to breathe deeply and relax with fresh waters and forests, lush pastures, and rolling green hills. Enjoy the surrounds of Harvey - the best that nature has to offer. Manjimup: With its abundance of attractions from rugged sea cliffs to rural country charm, the Shire of Manjimup’s natural beauty and enjoyable lifestyle delights visitors and residents alike. Manjimup is the hub of the timber industry in the South West. Nannup: Nestled in the heart of the Blackwood Valley, a favourite for scenery, particularly forest and nature based pastimes. Referred to as the hub of the many-spoked wheel of the South West, Nannup has a location that is a short distance from no less than eight other communities.

About the Region

About the Job

About the Package

WA Country Health Service currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medical Practitioner to join our Mental Health team based at Bunbury Hospital in the South West Region. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and management of clients requiring specialist psychiatric management. You will provide relevant assessment and treatment to clients referred with psychiatric disorders. The successful applicant will work with clients across an integrated spectrum of acute care encompassing acute and community psychiatric care. You will work within a multidisciplinary setting and have a holistic, person centred, integrated model of care. You will also be rostered on after hours which includes all age groups. You will also participate along with another 6 Consultant Psychiatrists and another 6 Medical Officers in a weekly CME (Continuing Medical Education) programme, as part of professional development.

• Effective communication/interpersonal skills • Effective organisation and time management skills • Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team • Demonstrated experience supervising junior medical staff • Knowledge of the Western Australian Mental Health Act 1996 and other related legislation *Experience working in community and hospital based mental health services and experience working with clients from a variety of cultural/ethnic backgrounds is highly desirable.

Salary as per Department of Health Medical Practitioners (WA Country Health Service) AMA Industrial Agreement 2011: Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term

Senior Medical Practitioner 1-3 (Level 16-18) $246,203 - $260,854pa* *includes base salary $152,700 - $168,351, professional development allowance $25,162 and an allowance in lieu of private

practice $67,341.

In addition (in line with operational requirements), 9% employer contributed superannuation, access to salary packaging up to $17,000 pa, professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, and flexible leave arrangements apply to this

position.

Enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Dr Samir Heble by telephone +61 08 9722 1576.

Further Information

Applicants must have a primary medical degree registrable with the Medical Board of Australia, with demonstrated clinical skills and relevant experience working with clients with mental health problems.

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