Job Description

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Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult &/or Child and Adolescent) – Northam, WA

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We are currently partnering with a leading regional health service in Northam to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists across Adult and Child & Adolescent Mental Health.

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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 n

Join the Wheatbelt Mental Health Service , delivering comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care across a diverse population.

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- Work across Adult, CAMHS, Youth, Aboriginal and Older Adult Mental Health programs
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- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a community-focused model of care
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- Play a key role in clinical leadership, governance, and service development
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- Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team (psychologists, nurses, social workers, Aboriginal health workers)
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- Opportunity for outreach work across surrounding sites including Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin
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Salary & Benefits n

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- Total package: approx. $412,000 – $523,000+ p.a. (inclusive of 12% super + PD allowance)
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- Additional consultant range: $333,000 – $448,000
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- Sessional rates: $790 – $1,003 per session
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- 4 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks professional development leave
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- 5 weeks overseas PD leave after 5 years
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- Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation support, and relocation assistance
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- Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or sessional
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- Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and ongoing professional development
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About the Hospital & Service n

Northam Hospital is the primary referral hospital for the Wheatbelt region:

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- Approximately 70–80 beds , functioning as a Tier 3 regional hospital
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- Provides Emergency, General Medicine, Maternity, and Mental Health services
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- Close integration with Perth tertiary services (just over 1 hour away)
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The Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers:

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- Adult Mental Health (18–65)
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- Child & Adolescent Mental Health (0–18)
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- Youth services (15–24)
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- Aboriginal Mental Health programs
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- Older Adult Mental Health services
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This is a community-driven service , allowing for continuity of care and meaningful long-term patient outcomes.

Why Northam? n

Northam offers an exceptional lifestyle for clinicians seeking balance:

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- Only one hour from Perth , providing access to city amenities without the daily congestion
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- Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to metropolitan areas
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- Relaxed pace of life with strong community connection and support networks
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- Access to nature, open spaces, and outdoor activities year-round
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- Ideal for families, with local schools and growing infrastructure
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- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a regional community , both clinically and personally
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Requirements n

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent)
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- Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
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- Experience in adult and/or child & adolescent psychiatry
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- Open to UK/Ireland trained psychiatrists via the Expedited Specialist Pathway
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Why This Role? n

This is not a high-volume metro role — it’s an chance to lead, influence, and see the direct impact of your work across an entire region, while maintaining a genuinely balanced lifestyle.

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If you’re open to exploring this opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion -

📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent (Northam)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Northam