Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 Months) Commencing August 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Psychiatric Registrar - Stage 2/3
• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Psychiatric Registrar to join South West Healthcare's Older Adult Mental Health Service.

This role offers a rewarding clinical experience working with older adults presenting with a broad range of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, cognitive impairment, neuropsychiatric conditions, and complex comorbidities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented and person-centred care across community and inpatient settings.

The position is ideal for trainees with an interest in Older Adult Psychiatry, providing strong exposure to assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental illness in later life.

About the service

South West Healthcare's Older Adult Mental Health Service provides specialised care for older people experiencing mental health concerns, including:

• Community-based assessment and treatment
• Inpatient and sub-acute care
• Management of dementia and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
• Consultation and liaison with medical, aged care, and community services
• Support for carers and families

Our service is recognised for its integrated, multidisciplinary and patient-centred approach, working closely with consumers and carers to support recovery and wellbeing

What you bring

As a Psychiatric Registrar, you will demonstrate:

• A patient-centred and collaborative approach to care
• Experience in mental health assessment and management
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice
• Enrolment in or eligibility for the RANZCP training program
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

You will be supported by experienced Consultant Psychiatrists through structured supervision and mentoring.

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, teaching & mentoring by senior medical staff at the SWH - MHS
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as Mental Health first aid, resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employments.
• Opportunity for ongoing training - including mandatory Child & Adolescent and C/L rotations as well as advance training positions. 

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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 12 July 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Freddie Johansson (Clinical Director Mental Health and Wellbeing Services) on (03) 5561 9184 or email fjohansson@swh.net.au or Paula Conlan (Medical Recruitment Manager) via email mwrecruit@swh.net.au

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

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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au