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Consultant psychiatrist

Perth
Department Of Justice
Psychiatrist
Posted: 14 March
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OverviewCorrective Services Salary:CONS, $210,327 - $309,682 per annum plus 12% superannuation (DOC) Position number:Pool Ref 232233 Work type:Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Location:Various Metro Locations Closing date:2026-03-26 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments:Applicant Information Pack This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one (1) position available for immediate filling. About JusticeWhen 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 RoleThe Consultant Psychiatrist performs the functions of a prison medical officer in accordance with the Prisons Act 1981 and is responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, physical welfare and medical and psychiatric care for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities. The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric assessment, and treatment, for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities. The Consultant Psychiatrist supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice prison mental health services and provides clinical expertise to the Director Health Services, and Director Medical Services 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 health operations and reviewing and recommending medical standards, clinical standards (including drug regimens) and evidence based clinical improvements. The role also provides leadership and governance to deliver evidence-based high-quality prison-based specialist mental health care. The Consultant Psychiatrist provides high level clinical and strategic leadership to prison mental health services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to mental health. EligibilitySpecial Conditions –Applicants must provide 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 prior to commencement. Permanent positions– 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. Benefits And OpportunitiesFlexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. 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 processHow To ApplyPlease 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. We Require You To Submit 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 the following Job-Related Requirements as outlined in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims. Contribute to the delivery of Corporate Objectives 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. AllRole Specific Criteriawill be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. Pool RecruitmentThis 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 SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. Equity and DiversityThe 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 1700for 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 1700to 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 Wellbeingvia email atHelen.harris@justice.wa.gov.auor Ruth Paulley, Director Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug Service (MHAOD) Nursingvia email atRuth.paulley@justice.wa.gov.aufor a confidential discussion. Submitting your applicationApplicants 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 on1300 733 056for assistance. To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media. The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women's prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow before the end of 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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