Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Regional WA
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Goldfields Region, Western Australia
Are you a passionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity where your expertise truly changes lives?
We are recruiting on behalf of a major regional health service, one of the largest and most advanced in Western Australia – seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its high‑performing mental health team in the Goldfields. This modern and well‑resourced regional hospital is the primary specialist referral centre for the region. It offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment, excellent leadership, strong clinical governance, and a team with robust administrative and professional support. You will be joining a service committed to innovation, cultural safety, and delivering high‑quality care to children, adolescents, and their families across diverse communities.
About the Role
As the Consultant Psychiatrist for you will:
* Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for children and adolescents (0–18 years) with a wide diversity of presentations including anxiety, attachment difficulties, neurodevelopmental complexities, suicidality, NSSI, school refusal, and substance‑related issues.
* Work collaboratively with a dedicated team including clinical psychologists, senior mental health clinicians, professional leads, infant mental health specialists, and administrative staff.
* Partner closely with senior leadership—including the Director of Clinical Services and Regional Mental Health Manager—to guide service delivery and support multidisciplinary teams.
* Deliver care across the Goldfields, with scheduled travel between Kalgoorlie and the coastal hub of Esperance, as well as outreach to smaller communities such as Norseman, Laverton, Leonora, and Menzies.
* Engage deeply with Aboriginal communities to strengthen cultural safety, awareness, and co‑design initiatives.
* Enjoy a true work–life balance with no on‑call duties and standard weekday hours (08:30–16:30).
* Participate in key projects such as implementing ICAMHS Taskforce recommendations, enhancing models of care, and driving innovation in infant and adolescent mental health.
Why People Love Living in the Goldfields
* The region offers the perfect balance of outback adventure and coastal bliss—where you can explore red desert landscapes one week and relax on white‑sand beaches the next.
* The community is renowned for its warmth, inclusiveness, and strong sense of connection, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.
* The cost of living is significantly lower compared to major Australian cities, giving residents more space, more lifestyle, and more financial freedom.
* Outdoor enthusiasts thrive here—whether you're into 4WD adventures, camping, hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying vast open skies and breathtaking sunsets.
* Families love the region for its safe neighbourhoods, excellent schools, and slower pace of life that prioritises wellbeing and connection.
Additional Benefits
* Highly competitive remuneration packages—among the highest in Australia for consultant‑level roles.
* Rural location incentives including district allowances, subsidised accommodation, air‑conditioning subsidies, additional leave entitlements, and capped regional airfares to Perth (only a one‑hour flight away).
* Visa sponsorship options available, including pathways to Permanent Residency (conditions apply).
* Relocation assistance for you and your family, including reimbursement of eligible expenses.
What You'll Bring
* FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualifications eligible for registration with AHPRA.
* Experience or interest in child & adolescent mental health.
* Commitment to culturally safe practice, team collaboration, and service improvement.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, please reach out and we will connect you with the clinical leads for further insight into the service and role expectations, ****@mediix.com.au
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