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 Prospect
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 professional development leave
5 weeks overseas PD leave after 5 years
Regional incentives including
district allowance, accommodation support,



and relocation assistance
Flexible 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
***** 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:
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health (0–18)
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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
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/Or Child And Adolescent (Northam)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Northam