Director of
Psychiatry
Infant, Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Service (ICAMHS)
WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) is seeking a strong and experienced leader for
the position of Director of Psychiatry to join the Mental
Health Central Office.
Location: Central Office,
6-8 Bennett Street, East Perth 6004
This is
a sessional position for 12 months at 0.6 FTE with
the possibility of extension(s).
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.
About Mental Health Central Office (MHCO)
The WACHS Mental Health Central Office (MHCO) is a skilled and
dynamic team that brings together a diverse range of cultural,
consumer, peer, and clinical perspectives. This breadth of
experience enables MHO to effectively support mental health,
alcohol, and other drug (AOD) service delivery across country WA,
while ensuring accountability and high standards of care.
The MHCO is responsible for a wide range of key functions,
including:
- Strategic planning and service reform –
shaping the future of mental health and AOD services to meet
community needs.
- Workforce development – supporting the
growth, capability, and sustainability of the mental health
workforce.
- Safety, quality, and service improvement –
ensuring services are safe, effective, and continuously
improving.
- Performance monitoring – overseeing and
evaluating service delivery and outcomes.
- Communication – facilitating clear and
effective communication across services and stakeholders.
- Cultural, corporate and clinical
governance – upholding high standards of corporate
management and fidelity, culturally‑responsive and
clinically‑sound care.
- Provide subject matter expertise on mental
health and AOD issues to all of WACHS staff and other key
stakeholders
The MHCO also collaborates closely with the Command
Centre, providing virtual support and advice to clinicians
and consumers who require guidance around care and treatment.
A strong focus on diversity and inclusion is
embedded within MHCO’s work. The team actively develops and
implements initiatives that enhance employment, mentoring, and
professional opportunities for people across all occupational
groups, fostering a workforce that is inclusive, and representative
of the communities served.
About The Role
As the Director of Psychiatry ICAMHS, you will provide senior
leadership, expert clinical governance, and strategic oversight for
all Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across
WACHS. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director Mental
Health, Executive Director Medical Services, District Directors,
Directors of Psychiatry, and the Command Centre, you will ensure
services are safe, contemporary, evidence‑based, and equitable.
This is a unique opportunity to influence service models,
strengthen workforce capability, and drive innovation across one of
Australia’s largest and most diverse health services.
Why Join Us?
This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful
and lasting impact. You will:
- Shape services that improve the lives of infants, children,
young people, and families, particularly in rural and remote
communities.
- Work in a senior leadership position that blends clinical
influence, strategic vision, and service redesign.
- Collaborate with passionate leaders and multidisciplinary
teams who are committed to innovation and excellence.
- Drive workforce development and contribute to building a
strong, skilled mental health workforce.
- Lead initiatives that embrace digital care, new models of
service, and modern approaches to mental health delivery.
If you are motivated by equity, clinical excellence, and the
chance to deliver transformative change in complex and diverse
settings, this is the role for you!
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 Psychiatrists, and Certificate of Advanced Training
in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or approved equivalent or
currently working toward the same.
- Possess skills and experience in leadership and management
of Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
- Have demonstrated knowledge of the principles, intent and
application of WA Mental Health Act 2014 legislation.
Benefits of working with WACHS Mental Health Central
Office:
- 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.
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 # 493169 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.
