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 (018 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 leadershipincluding the Director of Clinical Services and Regional Mental Health Managerto 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 worklife balance with no on-call duties and standard weekday hours (08:3016:30).
• 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 blisswhere 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 herewhether youre 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 packagesamong 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 Youll 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

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