Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health – Goldfields Region, Western Australia

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Are you a passionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for an prospect where your expertise truly changes lives? We are recruiting on behalf of a major regional health service, one of the largest and most advanced in Western Australia — seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its high‐performing mental health team in the Goldfields.

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This up-to-date and well‐resourced regional hospital is the primary specialist referral centre for the region. It offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment, excellent leadership, strong clinical governance, and a team with robust administrative and professional support. You will be joining a service committed to innovation, cultural safety, and delivering high‐quality care to children, adolescents, and their families across diverse communities.

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About the Role

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- Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for children and adolescents (0‐18 years) with a wide diversity of presentations including anxiety, attachment difficulties, neurodevelopmental complexities, suicidality, NSSI, school refusal, and substance‐related issues.
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- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team including clinical psychologists, senior mental health clinicians, professional leads, infant mental health specialists, and administrative staff.
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- Partner closely with senior leadership—including the Director of Clinical Services and Regional Mental Health Manager—to guide service delivery and support multidisciplinary teams.
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- Deliver care across the Goldfields, with scheduled travel between Kalgoorlie and the coastal hub of Esperance, as well as outreach to smaller communities such as Norseman, Laverton, Leonora, and Menzies.
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- Engage deeply with Aboriginal communities to strengthen cultural safety, awareness, and co‐design initiatives.
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- Enjoy a true work‐life balance with no on‐call duties and standard weekday hours (08:30‐16:30).
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- Participate in key projects such as implementing ICAMHS Taskforce recommendations, enhancing models of care, and driving innovation in infant and adolescent mental health.
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Living in the Goldfields

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- The region offers the perfect balance of outback adventure and coastal bliss—where you can explore red desert landscapes one week and relax on white‐sand beaches the next.
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- The community is renowned for its warmth, inclusiveness, and strong sense of connection, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.
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- The cost of living is significantly lower compared to major Australian cities, giving residents more space, more lifestyle, and more financial freedom.
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- Outdoor enthusiasts thrive here—whether you're into 4WD adventures, camping, hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying vast open skies and breathtaking sunsets.
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- Families love the region for its safe neighbourhoods, excellent schools, and slower pace of life that prioritises wellbeing and connection.
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Additional Benefits

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- Highly competitive remuneration packages – among the highest in Australia for consultant‐level roles.
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- Rural location incentives including district allowances, subsidised accommodation, air‐conditioning subsidies, additional leave entitlements, and capped regional airfares to Perth (only a one‐hour flight away).
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- Visa sponsorship options available, including pathways to Permanent Residency (conditions apply).
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- Relocation assistance for you and your family, including reimbursement of eligible expenses.
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What You'll Bring

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- FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualifications eligible for registration with AHPRA.
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- Experience or interest in child & adolescent mental health.
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- Commitment to culturally secure practice, team collaboration, and service improvement.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Regional WA (Victoria)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Victoria