Registrar - Trainee - Psychiatry

Registrar - Trainee - Psychiatry - 00520392 - MP Year 1-7 - 2026 JDF.pdf
WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf

Please note this is for the 2027 Medical Intake.

Psychiatric Registrar - Advanced Trainee - Child Adolescent Psychiatrist

AMA Trainee Psychiatrist Year 1 – 7

This is a recruitment pool for fixed term full time (1.0FTE), 80 hours per fortnight or fixed term part time (0.5FTE), (40 hours) per fortnight appointment for up to 6 or 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 03/08/2027.

Position Profile:
The successful Advanced Trainee will be required to work across different services within CAMHS under the supervision of a Consultant Child Psychiatrist. They will undertake clinical duties and on call duties as directed by the Director of Clinical Services whilst attending to and completing their training requirements for Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as per the RANZCP training program.

About us:
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAMHS) treats children from around Western Australia and is committed to programs that promote lifelong health in children and adolescents, CAHS is made up of Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Kevin Nguyen via kevin.nguyen@health.wa.gov.au or Dr Nadine Caunt via julie.caunt@health.wa.gov.au  

Eligibility to Apply:

1. This intake is only for trainees seeking entry into, or currently enrolled in, the Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
2. Prior to commencing the position, applicants should discuss their eligibility with the relevant Director of Advanced Training and, in their cover letter, outline their current training status and anticipated completion of all requirements for entry into the Certificate of Advanced Training by the position commencement date.

To be considered for these positions, applicants must:

• Hold, or be eligible for, full registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Be actively enrolled in the RANZCP training program and be eligible to commence, or currently be undertaking, the Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Meet all requirements for entry into the Stage 3 Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the commencement date of the position, 1 February 2027.

This includes:

• Completion of Stage 2 training requirements.
• Successful completion of the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) examination.
• Successful completion of all other assessments and requirements specified by the relevant Advanced Training Committee for entry into the Certificate of Advanced Training.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

1. Suitable academic record, employment history and commitment to training in psychiatry.
2. Clinical competence in both General Medicine and Psychological Medicine.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the mandatory and specific requirements for the Certificate of Advanced Training.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of written and verbal communication appropriate to multidisciplinary psychiatric practice.
5. Effective problem-solving skills, appropriate coping strategies and the ability to perform effectively in challenging and stressful situations.
6. The ability to identify and resolve conflict constructively and work effectively with patients, carers and other professionals, including the capacity to utilise supervision appropriately.

Note: Applicants who are unable to demonstrate how they intend to meet the eligibility requirements will be deemed unsuitable. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements by the commencement date of the position, 1 February 2027. Applicants who do not satisfy these requirements by that date will be deemed ineligible for appointment.

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the above selection criteria 1-6 (of no more than 4 A4 pages). Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Application Guide: How To Apply
Registrar Information: Registrars

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process. 

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME AND STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ASSESSED AND CONSIDERED INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 4.00pm.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time.