Consultant - psychiatrists (camhs & adult)

Consultant - Psychiatrists (CAMHS & Adult)

WA Government – Northam WA

Part time, Full time, Contract, Permanent, Casual/Temporary

This recruitment pool aims to fill current vacancies for Permanent or Fixed Term appointments.

Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional with the possibility of extensions.

Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum*

Sessional Year 1-9: $790.09 - $1,003.40*

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

About Wheatbelt Mental Health Services

Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers high-quality community mental health care including comprehensive assessment and treatment for people of all ages. Our clinical programs include Aboriginal Mental Health Program (All ages), Adult Mental Health Program (18‑65 years), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (0‑18 years), Seniors Mental Health Program (65+ years) and Youth Mental Health Program (15‑24 years).

The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service is a team of Mental Health Professionals including Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Child and Adolescent Professionals, Aboriginal Workers and Community Mental Health Nurses.

About The Roles

We’re looking for passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS and Adult Psychiatry to join our dynamic teams in Northam Hospital. You will be required to work occasionally across other Mental Health sites such as Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin in Wheatbelt.

This is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of mental health services for adults, children, adolescents, and youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment in a community-based setting.


• Provide expert leadership, advice and consultation to GPs, healthcare professionals, service providers and carers across the region.


• Drive the regional implementation of the Infant, Child and Adolescent Task Force recommendations, ensuring best practice care.


• Chair CAMHS clinical reviews and uphold compliance with the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.


• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Chief Psychiatrist and local GPs, to deliver seamless, coordinated care.

Why You’ll Love the Role

• Lead innovative mental health initiatives that truly make an impact.


• Mentor and teach the next generation of mental health professionals.


• Represent the service in healthcare planning forums and advocate for the mental health needs of the Wheatbelt community.


• Participate in quality improvement projects and ongoing professional development.

You’ll report to the Director of Clinical Services – Mental Health and collaborate with a team of consultant psychiatrists and registrars who value shared expertise and collective problem‑solving.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.


• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP). Certificate of Child Psychiatry (RANZCP) or approved equivalent.


• Be a RANZCP trainee who is in their penultimate year of training and has completed all training requirements.


• Substantial clinical experience in general adult, child, adolescent and youth mental health.


• Be willing to work across other Mental Health sites such as Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin in Wheatbelt.


• Applicants from the United Kingdom or Ireland eligible for the Medical Board of Australia Expedited Specialist Pathway must: hold the MRCPsych (UK) as well as CCT/CCST, have the AMC primary source verification, and intend to live and work in Australia permanently.

Important to Note: Applications without the possession of any of the above qualifications will not be considered.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.

Benefits

• Up to four weeks annual leave + three weeks professional development leave.


• Five weeks overseas PDL after five years.


• Competitive salary packages – among the highest in Australia.


• Flexible working arrangements and rosters.


• Regional incentives: district allowance, accommodation subsidies, and travel support.


• Relocation support for interstate or overseas candidates.


• Work‑life balance: Peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to Perth (1 hour drive).

Conditions

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check.

This recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.