This recruitment pool aims to fill
current vacancies for Permanent or Fixed Term
appointments.
Employment types: Full Time, Part
Time, and Sessional with the possibility of
extension(s).
Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 -
$523,436 per annum*
Sessional Year 1- 9: $790.09 -
$1,003.40*
The above salary is as per WA
Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024
(inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance).
This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical
skills and years of practice.
Join our team of
Consultant Psychiatrists and make a real difference in mental
health care across the Wheatbelt region. Northam Mental Health
Service is seeking a passionate CAMHS and Adult Psychiatrist to
lead, innovate and shape community mental health
service.
About Wheatbelt Mental
Health Services
Wheatbelt Mental Health
Service delivers high-quality community mental health care
including comprehensive assessment and treatment for people of all
ages. Our clinical programs include Aboriginal Mental Health
Program (All ages), Adult Mental Health Program (18-65 years),
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (0-18 years), Seniors
Mental Health Program (65+ years) and Youth Mental Health Program
(15-24 years).
The Wheatbelt Mental Health
Service is a team of Mental Health Professionals including
Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers,
Child and Adolescent Professionals. Aboriginal Workers and
Community Mental Health Nurses.
About The
Roles
We’re looking for passionate
and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS and Adult
Psychiatry to join our dynamic teams in Northam Hospital. You will
be required to work occasionally across other Mental Health sites
such as Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin in Wheatbelt.
This is an opportunity to
lead, innovate, and shape the future of mental health services for
adults, children, adolescents, and youth.
You
will:
- Deliver high-quality
clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment in a
community-based setting.
- Provide expert
leadership, advice, and consultation to GPs, healthcare
professionals, service providers, and carers across the
region.
- Drive the regional
implementation of the Infant, Child, and Adolescent Taskforce
recommendations, ensuring best practice care.
- Chair CAMHS clinical
reviews and uphold compliance with the Mental Health Act and
relevant legislation.
- Build strong partnerships
with key stakeholders, including the Chief Psychiatrist and
local GPs, to deliver seamless, coordinated care.
Why you’ll love the
role:
- Lead innovative mental
health initiatives that truly make an impact.
- Mentor and teach the next
generation of mental health professionals.
- Represent the service in
healthcare planning forums and advocate for the mental health
needs of the Wheatbelt community.
- Participate in quality
improvement projects and ongoing professional
development.
You’ll report to the Director
of Clinical Services – Mental Health and collaborate with a team of
consultant psychiatrists and registrars who value shared expertise
and collective problem-solving.
The Successful
Candidates
Will:
- Be eligible for
registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
- Hold Fellowship of the
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry
(RANZCP). Certificate of Child Psychiatry (RANZCP) or approved
equivalent.
- Be RANZCP trainee who are
in their penultimate year of training and have completed all
training requirements.
- Substantial clinical
experience in general adult, child, adolescent and youth mental
health.
- Be willing to work across
other Mental Health sites such as Narrogin, Merredin, and
Gingin in Wheatbelt.
- Applicants from the
United Kingdon (UK) or Ireland eligible for the Medical Board
of Australia Expedited Specialist Pathway must:
- Hold the MRCPsych
(UK) as well as CCT/CCST
- Have the AMC primary
source verification
- Intend to live and
work in Australia permanently
More information about this
pathway can be found here: Medical
Board of Australia – Expedited Specialist Pathway.
Important to
Note: Applications without the possession of any of the
above qualifications will not be
considered.
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.
About the Pool and
Appointment
This is an active recruitment
pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill
both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note
that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants
will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments
may be made from this pool until
30/12/2027.
Benefits of working
with WACHS Wheatbelt Mental Health:
- Up to four weeks annual
leave + three weeks professional development leave.
- Five weeks overseas PDL
after five years.
- Competitive salary
packages – among the highest in Australia.
- Flexible working
arrangements and rosters.
- Regional incentives:
district allowance, accommodation subsidies, and travel
support.
- Relocation support for
interstate or overseas candidates.
- Work-life balance:
Peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to Perth (1 hour
drive).
Keen to know more about the
benefits in detail?
Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
Contact
Information
For any inquiries, please
contact Dr Altaf Khoja, A/Clinical Director -
Wheatbelt Mental Health on 0414 871 922 or
via email at Altaf.Khoja@health.wa.gov.au.
Application
Process
To complete the application,
please apply via MedCareersWA – Ref
493069 and submit the following documents:
- A statement addressing
each of the Work-Related Essential Selection Criteria found in
the attached Job Description Form and addressing how you meet
the position requirements.
- A detailed Curriculum
Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the
position requirements.
- Contact details for two
work related referees (one of your referees must be a current
supervisor or manager).
If you encounter any
difficulties while applying online, please contact
medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Other
Conditions
We are committed to fostering
a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued
and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
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 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on
satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can 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 emailed
applications will not be accepted.
