Certificate of Advanced Training – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Certificate of Advanced Training – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • 492949
  • WA Health
  • 👤 Registrar Trainee
  • 🩺Psychiatry
  • Fixed Term Full Time
  • Opening at: Aug 12 2025 - 16:00 AWST
  • Closing at: Aug 28 2025 - 16:00 AWST
  • Trainee Psychiatrist: $135,729 - $185,418
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Position Description

 

Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry

February 2026 Intake Psychiatry Training Program for

Stage 3 Certificates of Advanced Training in the WA Metropolitan Psychiatry Training Program or the Rural Psychiatry Training Program WA

 

Salary:    AMA Trainee Psychiatrist Year 1 – 7   $135,729 - $185,418 pa pro rata

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  1. This intake is only for WA trainees who are eligible to apply for Certificates of Advanced Training in Psychiatry WA.
  2. Applicants are recommended to meet with the relevant Director of Advanced Training before submitting an application.
  3. Not all certificates can be completed in both WA zones.
  4. Some certificates may require applicants to transfer training zones.

 

The programs are overseen by the Directors of Advanced Training (DOAT’s) and the Branch Training Committee, Western Australia in accordance with the requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Advanced Training of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

 

Training positions are available as listed in the position reference numbers above. 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for entry into the Stage 3 Certificates of Advanced Training in Western Australia the applicant must be able to demonstrate all of the following:

 

  • Current WAMPT or RPTP trainee
  • Completion of Stage 2 training requirements
  • Passed the Multiple Choice Questions examination
  • Passed all other assessments required by the specific subcommittee for Advanced Training for entry into the Certificate

and,

    1. Full registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
    2. Able to satisfy the selection criteria of suitable academic record, employment history and commitment to the training in psychiatry.
    3. Clinical competence in both General Medicine and Psychological Medicine.
    4. Knowledge and understanding of the mandatory and specific requirements for Certificate of Advanced Training.
    5. Demonstration of good interpersonal skills and a high level of oral and written communication skills suitable to the complexity of multidisciplinary work in Psychiatry.
    6. Ability to use proficient problem-solving techniques, coping strategies and ability to tolerate and deal effectively with stressful situations.
    7. Ability to identify and resolve conflict which may arise in the course of psychiatric work and to work constructively with patients, carers and other professionals including a capacity to use supervision effectively to assist with this process.

 

Applicants are required to address how they meet ALL the above criteria.

Referees:  It is preferable for Referees to include current supervisors or managers.

For further job related information:  Please contact the WA Metropolitan Psychiatry Training Program on (08) 6159 6708 or email MetroPsychTraining@health.wa.gov.au.

 

Application Instructions:  Applicants must apply online via:  MedCareersWA

 

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.  We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

 

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.  WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

 

Other Conditions: 

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.  WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.  Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

These positions are subject to a Working with Children (WWC) Check.  For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Working with Children Check.

If applicants encounter any technical issues whilst applying online, please email:  medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au

 

Attachments:

Download File Letter to Applicant (Cert AT Feb 2026 Intake WA).pdf

Download File WA Guidelines for Applicants - Certificates of Advanced Training.pdf

Download File Statement of Work Performance - Info Sheet (Cert AT Feb 2026 Intake WA).pdf

Download File CAP Guide-to-ATCAP-learning-and-development-plans.pdf

 Download File CAP-Learning-and-development-plan (1).docx

 

Opening Date: 4.00pm, Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Closing Date: 4.00pm, Thursday 28 August 2025

 

 

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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