Are you looking for an opportunity to improve mental healthcare for Children and Adolescents in one of Australia's most unique and vibrant regions?

WA Country Health Service is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service, based in Broome.

Commencing in February 2027, this is a Permanent full-time position at 80 hours per fortnight.

Consultant Year 1–9: $592,536.50 - $704,991.13 per annum.

The above rate is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base Salary, on call allowance, 12% superannuation, and professional development allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.

About The Role

Provide expert psychiatric assessment, treatment and consultation for children and young people aged 0-18 years while helping improve mental health outcomes across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.

For those seeking variety, adventure and meaningful impact, this role provides a unique blend of inpatient, outpatient and community-based care, including outreach to remote communities across the Kimberley. With manageable caseloads and a flexible on-call roster of one week every 4-6 weeks, you'll enjoy genuine autonomy while experiencing the rewards of remote and regional practice.

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and play a key role in clinical governance, supervision and education. You'll mentor trainee psychiatrists and medical officers while helping shape the next generation of mental health clinicians.





Broaden your clinical expertise through exposure to a diverse caseload rarely seen in metropolitan practice. You'll manage presentations including complex trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders self-harm and substance use disorders, challenging you to grow as a clinician and expand your scope of practice.

Working with Aboriginal patients, families and communities, you'll build expertise in culturally responsive care, advocate for culturally protected services, and contribute to better mental health outcomes across the Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical leadership and governance for CAMHS across the Kimberley.
- Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people.
- Collaborate with general practitioners, paediatricians and multidisciplinary health professionals.
- Supervise and mentor trainee psychiatrists, medical officers and students.
- Contribute to education, research and continuous service improvement.

About The Kimberley Mental Health And Drug Service

The Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and support for people experiencing severe mental health concerns and alcohol and other drug issues. Services include CAMHS, Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services,



the Community Alcohol and Drug Service, the Broome Mental Health Unit and the Broome Community Recovery Centre.

CAMHS provides specialist mental health care for children and young people aged 0-18 years across community, inpatient and outreach settings throughout the Kimberley. The service works closely with paediatric, youth and adult mental health services to support coordinated care and seamless transitions.

Committed to early intervention and continuous service improvement, the team strives to maximise timely access to assessment and care for young people across the region. Aboriginal Mental Health Workers play a vital role in strengthening cultural responsiveness and improving access to care for Aboriginal people and communities.

Why the Kimberley?

The Kimberley offers an exceptional combination of professional challenge, clinical diversity and lifestyle. From Broome’s coastal environment to the region’s remote communities, the Kimberley provides opportunities to work across a diverse population while developing significant regional leadership experience.

For clinicians considering a move to regional WA, this is an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and contribute to the development of mental health services where your expertise can have a tangible impact.

What We Offer

Make the Kimberley your next professional and lifestyle move. Working in one of WA's most unique regions offers the opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership with an exceptional lifestyle which may be

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