Corrective Services
Salary: CONS, $210,327 - $309,682 per annum plus 12% superannuation (DOC)
Position number: Pool Ref 232272
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Location: Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Closing date: 2026-03-26 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack
* Job Description Form - Consultant Psychiatrist (Youth).pdf
Relocation supports available to Interstate and New Zealand applicants.
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one (1) part time position available for immediate filling.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About The Role
The Justice Health and Wellbeing Service (JHWS) delivers a range of holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive health care and wellbeing services for patients and clients across the Western Australian custodial estate. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care in one of the most complex and restrictive environments, the Service encompasses primary health care; mental health care; alcohol and other drug services; psychological, prevention and wellbeing services; pharmacy services; allied health care and tertiary care referral services.
Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre will provide an integrated model of management for young people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide and young people experiencing acute mental health issues. The Crisis Care Unit (CCU) will be collaboratively led by a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and reflect evidence based best practice for the management of these young people that is culturally sensitive and reflective of that young person's unique needs and experiences.
The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, physical welfare and medical and psychiatric care for young people within Banksia Hill Youth detention Centre and the CCU.
The Consultant Psychiatrist supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice youth mental health services and provides clinical expertise on matters related to mental health services. The position is accountable for recommending evidence-based improvements, clinical standards and considering best practice to achieve improved mental health outcomes and efficiencies as appropriate.
The Consultant Psychiatrist provides clinical input to mental health care operations as well as providing clinical input on mental health needs analysis delivered by the Department's health staff. The role also provides leadership and governance to deliver evidence-based high-quality specialist mental health care to Young People in custody.
The Consultant Psychiatrist provides high level clinical and strategic leadership to Corrective Services youth mental health services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to mental health.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
* Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)
Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
* A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* Evidence of Medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
* A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing all the following Job-Related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
* Shapes and Manages Strategy
* Achieve Results
* Builds Productive Relationships
* Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
* Communicates and Influences Effectively
* Contact details of two work related referees.
All Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact
Dr Helen Harris, Director Medical Services, Justice Health and Wellbeing via email at Helen.harris@justice.wa.gov.au
Ruth Paulley, Director Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug Service (MHAOD) Nursing via email at Ruth.paulley@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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