Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent

Job Description

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

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

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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.

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The Opportunity

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

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• Total package: approx. $412,000 - $523,000+ p.a. (inclusive of 12% super + PD allowance)
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• Additional consultant range: $333,000 - $448,000
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• Sessional rates: $790 - $1,003 per session
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• 4 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks professional development leave
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• 5 weeks overseas PD leave after 5 years
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• Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation support, and relocation assistance
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• Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or sessional
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• Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development
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About The Hospital & Service

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

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• Approximately 70-80 beds, functioning as a Tier 3 regional hospital
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• Provides Emergency, General Medicine, Maternity, and Mental Health services
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• Close integration with Perth tertiary services (just over 1 hour away)
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The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers:

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• Adult Mental Health (18-65)
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• Child & Adolescent Mental Health (0-18)
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• Youth services (15-24)
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• Aboriginal Mental Health programs
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• Older Adult Mental Health services
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This is a community-driven service, allowing for continuity of care and meaningful long-term patient outcomes.

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Why Northam?

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

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

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