Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult &/or Child and Adolescent) – Northam, WA We are currently partnering with a leading regional health service in Northam to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists across Adult and Child & Adolescent Mental Health. 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. The Opportunity - Work across Adult, CAMHS, Youth, Aboriginal and Older Adult Mental Health programs
- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a community-focused model of care
- Play a key role in clinical leadership, governance, and service development
- Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team (psychologists, nurses, social workers, Aboriginal health workers)
- Opportunity for outreach work across surrounding sites including Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin Salary & Benefits - Total package: approx. $412,000 – $523,000+ p.a. (inclusive of 12% super + PD allowance)
- Additional consultant range: $333,000 – $448,000
- Sessional rates: $790 – $1,003 per session
- 4 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks career development leave
- 5 weeks overseas PD leave after 5 years
- Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation support,
and relocation assistance
- Versatile working options: full-time, part-time, or sessional
- Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development About the Hospital & Service Northam Hospital is the primary referral hospital for the Wheatbelt region:
- Approximately 70–80 beds, functioning as a Tier 3 regional hospital
- Provides Emergency, General Medicine, Maternity, and Mental Health services
- Close integration with Perth tertiary services (just over 1 hour away) The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers:
- Adult Mental Health (18–65)
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health (0–18)
- Youth services (15–24)
- Aboriginal Mental Health programs
- Older Adult Mental Health services This is a community-driven service, allowing for continuity of care and meaningful long‑term patient outcomes.
Requirements - Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent)
- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
- Experience in adult and/or child & adolescent psychiatry
- Open to UK/Ireland trained psychiatrists via the Expedited Specialist Pathway
📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent (Perth)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Perth