Job 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