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.
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, ania@mediix.com.au
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