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 - [email protected]

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult &/or Child and Adolescent