Salary: MP Year 1-9 $700.96 - $891.41 per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)
Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
We are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and values-driven Consultant - Paediatrician – Community Child Health to join our State Forensics Mental Health Services Youth Detention Service team.
This for a Permanent or Fixed Term Sessional appointment for 8 sessions per fortnight. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have a permanent 8 sessions per fortnight (0.4 FTE) position available to commence from 04/05/2026.
Interviews will be scheduled for 12 March 2026.
About our service
The Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Service (NDMHS) based at Banksia Hill Detention Centre (BHDC) provides specialist mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and management of young people admitted to custody. The NDMHS provides mental health and neurodevelopmental triage and assessment, treatment and management, consultation and education with services in and outside of youth detention, as well as referral outwards to appropriate services upon the young person’s release into the community.
What is our Consultant - Paediatrician – Community Child Health role?
As a Consultant Paediatrician (Community Child Health), you will work within a multidisciplinary team providing a high quality paediatric developmental and medical assessment and management of children and adolescents admitted to custody. This position is a clinical leadership role within the team, alongside the NDMHS Consultant Psychiatrist. This position is based onsite at BHDC. Every day at work will be different, and what you may encounter can include:
* Providing senior clinical leadership and expertise in paediatric development and medical care within the multidisciplinary team and across youth detention.
* Providing direct developmental and medical assessment and management for young people and their family/caregivers in a weekly medical clinic.
* In consultation with the NDMHS Consultant Psychiatrist and Team Leader, leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NDMHS, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
* Collaborating and liaising with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and patient-cared care for a vulnerable cohort of young people.
* Consultation and advice to ensure equitable and timely access to quality diagnostic assessments for young people with known or suspected neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
* Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
* Professional and career development opportunities.
* Diverse and inclusive culture.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Martin Nguyen (Team Leader, Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Service) on 08 9333 2*** or email *************@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
* A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.
* References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. You must unsure that your nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in applicants being deemed unsuitable. Referee checks may be requested prior to interview.
* Evidence of registration by the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent that is recognised for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia, ideally with specialist training in Community Child Health.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other \"similar\" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
We look forward to receiving your application.