About the role
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