This pool aims to
fill current vacancies for permanent and fixed term
appointments.
Employment Types:
Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional with the possibility of
extension(s).
Appointments from
this pool may be made until 30/06/2026.
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, PD allowance and 12%
superannuation). This is subject to the assessment of
qualifications, clinical skills and years of
practice.
Available
positions:
- Consultant
Psychiatrist - Sessional (0.4FTE). One session equals four
hours.
- Consultant
Psychiatrist + Head of Department Duties - Fixed term
(0.6FTE)
appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of
extension(s).
About WACHS ICAMHS
Specialist Hub (WISH)
The WACHS Infant, Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (ICAMHS) Specialist Hub known as
WISH is a statewide specialist service designed in response to the
ICA Taskforce recommendations. Our goal is to enhance access to
high quality, specialist mental health care for children and young
people aged 0–18 living across regional and remote Western
Australia.
Operating as a virtual
extension of local ICAMHS teams, WISH delivers specialist
assessment, treatment, intervention, consultation and review, and
working alongside regional clinicians as a remote member of the
care team.
Beyond clinical care, WISH
plays a vital role in building capability across the regional
ICAMHS workforce. We strengthen clinical networks, support
professional development, and promote sustainable, trauma informed
and culturally responsive models of specialist care.
Through our flexible,
predominantly virtual model, WISH is committed to:
- Improving outcomes for
infants, children, adolescents, families and support
people
- Enhancing regional
service capability
- Increasing access to
specialist care
- Supporting an
integrated, sustainable and equitable ICA mental health system
across country WA
WISH is bringing specialist
mental health care closer to home for country WA
families!
About The
Roles
In this role of
Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be a value
member of the team and will be responsible for:
- In
collaboration with regional ICAMHS teams, the provision of
clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment for children aged
between 0-18 years of age and their families, within a
sub-specialty area.
- Provide
expert leadership, advice, and consultation to GPs, healthcare
professionals, service providers, and carers across the
region.
- Build
strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Chief
Psychiatrist and local GPs, to deliver seamless, coordinated
care.
- Contribute to the
development of mental health services and participate in
planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
- May also
provide acting support to the Head of Service during periods of
leave or absence
In the role of Head
of Service WISH, you will report to the Director of
Psychiatry, ICAMHS and will provide senior leadership across the
WISH Program. The role may also provide acting support to the
Director of Psychiatry ICAMHS as required.
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.
- Participate in quality
improvement projects and ongoing professional
development.
The Successful
Candidates will:
- Be
eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia as
a specialist in psychiatry.
- Be
eligible for fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent. Has completed
(or is about to complete) the Advanced Certificate in Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry from the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent.
- Have
extensive clinical experience in infant, child and adolescent
mental health.
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.
Benefits of working
with WACHS Mental Health:
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Generous
leave entitlements.
- Professional development
opportunities.
- Flexible
working arrangements.
Keen to know more about the
benefits in detail?
Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits
page.
About the Pool and
Appointment
This pool accepts
applications from RANZCP Trainees who are in their penultimate year
of training and have completed all training requirements. 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 30/06/2026.
Contact
Information
For any inquiries, please
contact Dr Hayden Wilson Director of Psychiatry (ICAMHS) – Mental
Health on 0456508683 or via email at Hayden.Wilson@health.wa.gov.au.
Application
Process
To complete the application,
please apply via
MedCareersWA – Job Ref # 493163 and submit the
following documents:
- A
statement must address 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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM will not be
accepted.
