Consultant Psychiatrist Adult &or Child and Adolescent

Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult &/or Child and Adolescent) Northam WA

We are currently partnering with a leading regional health service in Northam to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists across Adult and Child & Adolescent Mental Health.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact regional role where your clinical expertise directly shapes mental health outcomes across an entire community.

The Opportunity

Join the Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivering comprehensive community-based psychiatric care across a diverse population.

• Work across Adult CAMHS Youth Aboriginal and Older Adult Mental Health programs
• Provide specialist assessment diagnosis and treatment in a community-focused model of care
• Play a key role in clinical leadership governance and service development
• Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team (psychologists nurses social workers Aboriginal health workers)
• Opportunity for outreach work across surrounding sites including Narrogin Merredin and Gingin

Salary & Benefits

• Total package: approx. $412000 $523000 p.a. (inclusive of 12% super PD allowance)
• Additional consultant range: $333000 $448000
• Sessional rates: $790 $1003 per session
• 4 weeks annual leave 3 weeks professional development leave
• 5 weeks overseas PD leave after 5 years
• Regional incentives including district allowance accommodation support and relocation assistance
• Flexible working options: full-time part-time or sessional
• Strong focus on teaching supervision and ongoing professional development

About the Hospital & Service

Northam Hospital is the primary referral hospital for the Wheatbelt region:

• Approximately 7080 beds functioning as a Tier 3 regional hospital
• Provides Emergency General Medicine Maternity and Mental Health services
• Close integration with Perth tertiary services (just over 1 hour away)

The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers:

• Adult Mental Health (1865)
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health (018)
• Youth services (1524)
• Aboriginal Mental Health programs
• Older Adult Mental Health services

This is a community-driven service allowing for continuity of care and meaningful long-term patient outcomes.

Why Northam

Northam offers an exceptional lifestyle for clinicians seeking balance:

• Only one hour from Perth providing access to city amenities without the daily congestion
• Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to metropolitan areas
• Relaxed pace of life with strong community connection and support networks
• Access to nature open spaces and outdoor activities year-round
• Ideal for families with local schools and growing infrastructure
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a regional community both clinically and personally

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Experience in adult and/or child & adolescent psychiatry
• Open to UK/Ireland trained psychiatrists via the Expedited Specialist Pathway

Why This Role

This is not a high-volume metro role its an opportunity to lead influence and see the direct impact of your work across an entire region while maintaining a genuinely balanced lifestyle.

If youre open to exploring this opportunity feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion -

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