This is a
Recruitment Pool to fill Permanent (Full Time, Part-Time, or
Sessional), Fixed Term (Full Time, Part-Time, or Sessional) or
Casual appointments.
Fixed Term
appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Are you a Consultant
Psychiatrist looking for a diverse and unique role in regional
Western Australia? Look no further!
About The
Role:
Western Australia County
Health Service (WACHS) is actively recruiting a variety of
Consultant Psychiatrists with a wealth of professional expertise
across various psychiatric specialties including general adult,
social and community, old age, child and adolescent, and addiction
psychiatry. We are especially seeking candidates who are
experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care across a
variety of settings, including both hospital and community
environments.
About The
Pool:
Joining the Consultant
Psychiatry pool means submitting one application to be considered
for multiple positions across WACHS throughout its duration. You
can specify your preferred locations as listed below:
This pool accepts
applications from medical practitioners who hold Fellowship of the
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or RANZCP
trainees who are in their penultimate year of training and have
completed all training requirements or Specialist International
Medical Graduates who meet the Medical Board of Australia recently
introduced the Expedited Specialist pathway. For more information
about the pathway, please visit:
Medical Board of Australia – Expedited Specialist Pathway.
Applications without the possession of any of the above
qualifications or not listed on the
Medical Board of Australia - Expedited Specialist pathway: accepted
qualification list will not be
considered.
The applications submitted
via this pool will be reviewed periodically. After the assessment
of the applications, the Medical Recruitment Coordinator will
contact you to discuss opportunities tailored to you and assist you
throughout the recruitment process. If you are not ready to start
immediately, your application can be accepted and reviewed to align
with your plans. Appointments from this pool are available until
30/06/2026. It is also important to note
that to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western
Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an
Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in
Australia.
Remuneration:
The advertised salary range
is based on classifications under the WA Health System – Medical
Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024. Classification and
level are determined by factors including qualifications and
experience, for a further breakdown of the salary, please refer to
the MedCareers advertisement:
Southern Regions
Year 1-9 (Goldfields, Great Southern, Midwest, Southwest and
Wheatbelt)
$377,556 - $479,490 per
annum (inclusive of base salary, PDL and 11.5%
superannuation)
OR
$723.76 - $919.16 per
session (inclusive of base sessional rate, PDL and 11.5%
superannuation)
Northern
Regions Year 1 - 6 (Kimberley and Pilbara)
$526,977 – $626,991 per
annum (inclusive of base salary, PDL and 11.5%
superannuation).
OR
$1010.20 - $1201.92 per
session (inclusive of base sessional rate, PDL and 11.5%
superannuation).
In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits.
- Generous Leave
Entitlements - annual, professional development, long
service, sick leave, and leave for compassionate or cultural
reasons.
- Employer-contributed
superannuation – a 11.5% contribution every pay
period, building a separate retirement fund! (subject to
further percentage increases)
- Gratuity
Payment – Lump sum payment equivalent to 12 weeks’
salary after 3 years of continuous service. After each
subsequent year of service, a lump sum payment of 4 weeks
salary (specific locations only).
- Range of
employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions
apply).
- Relocation
assistance for interstate and international applicants
(negotiated on a case-by-case basis).
- Entitled to
capped flight pricing between Perth and the
region.
Keen to know more detailed
information about the salaries and benefits? Check out the
medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.
How To
Apply:
Please apply online by
submitting your application on
MedCareers 492757.
As you proceed with your
application, there will be built-in Eligibility Criteria (EC)
Questions. Please note that there is
no need to attach a separate document
addressing these questions as there will be dedicated fields to
include your responses. The questions are the following:
- Provide
a comprehensive summary of your qualifications, training, and
applicable experience, and illustrate how you meet the
requirements of the position. If you have obtained your
qualifications or completed training outside of Australia,
provide detailed information on the steps you have taken to
become a registered medical practitioner in Australia.
(Pertains to EC1, EC2, EC3)
- Provide
a detailed explanation of how you effectively contribute as a
team member while also demonstrating exceptional leadership
capabilities? Please provide specific examples that showcase
your strong skills in teamwork and leadership.
(Pertains to EC4)
- Elaborate on your
experience in or knowledge of rural and Indigenous health, as
well as working with clients from a variety culture and ethnic
groups. Please provide examples that demonstrate your expertise
or knowledge in this area. (Pertains to EC3 &
EC5)
- Provide
an up-to-date CV that clearly outlines your experience in
chronological order. Ensuring that the duration of employment
in each role and any gaps in service are easily identified and
explained. This will assist to better understand your career
progression and the breath of your professional
experience.
Applications from medical
practitioners who hold fellowship of the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Psychiatry and RANZCP trainees who are in their
penultimate year of training and have completed all their training
requirements, are strongly encouraged.
Applicants who do not meet
the eligibility criteria are highly encouraged to visit the
MedCareers
page for regional specific advertisements.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Want to know more about this
role? We encourage you to contact the Medical Recruitment Team via
email at WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.
Include a brief description of the region(s) you are interested in,
and we can assist in arranging a discussion with the most
appropriate person within the desired location.
Recruitment agencies
presenting medical practitioners to WACHS, must be a WACHS approved
supplier.
Other
Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be
asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration
of ethical behaviour.
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
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WACHS is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further
information.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
