Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent at Mediix

Northam, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

523000.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Psychiatry, Clinical leadership, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Mental health assessment, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Governance, Service development, Outreach work, Teaching, Supervision, Adult psychiatry, Child and adolescent psychiatry

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 Join the Wheatbelt Mental Health Service, delivering comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care across a diverse population. 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 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. Why Northam? Northam offers an exceptional lifestyle for clinicians seeking balance: Only one hour from Perth, providing access to city amenities without the daily congestion Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to metropolitan areas Relaxed pace of life with strong community connection and support networks Access to nature, open spaces, and outdoor activities year-round Ideal for families, with local schools and growing infrastructure Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a regional community, both clinically and personally 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 Why This Role? This is not a high-volume metro role — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and see the direct impact of your work across an entire region, while maintaining a genuinely balanced lifestyle. If you’re open to exploring this opportunity, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion - ania@mediix.com.au

Responsibilities

Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within a community-focused model of care across adult and child/adolescent populations. Lead clinical governance and service development while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes.