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](https://apply.workable.com/mediix-recruitment/j/4EBAE523C5/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)