Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent > Mediix · Northam, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-05 Salary: AUD 412,000–523,000 Workplace: on_site Department: Psychiatry ## 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 - ## Apply Apply at Mediix --- Powered by Workable