Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS)

 

Are you an experienced psychiatrist eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adolescents in a rural setting?

WA Country Health Service is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS) to join our team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.

This is a recruitment vacancy to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time), Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) or Casual appointments.

Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.  Flexible working arrangements considered.

 

About the role:

As a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Kalgoorlie Hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for children and adolescents (0-18 years) and their families.

You will be focused on the 0-18 age group, addressing a range of presentations including insecure attachment issues, anxiety, neurodivergent complexities, and increased risk issues such as suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, and substance use. You will also tackle school-related difficulties and contribute to the overall well-being of our diverse patient population in the region.

You will collaborate with the Regional Manager Mental Health, Director of Clinical Services, and the CAMHS team leader to offer consultation and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams.

Your role will be crucial in supporting the provision of mental health services across the entire Goldfields region. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in fulfilling work that spans two contrasting yet uniquely enriching locations - Esperance, known for its pristine beaches, and Kalgoorlie, nestled in the healing expanse of the Australian outback. Regular travel between these main office sites is required to ensure consistent face-to-face visits, as well as conducting outreach services in Norseman, Laverton, Leonora, and Menzies.

You will also collaborate closely with Aboriginal communities, expanding cultural awareness, and actively contributing to cultural safety practices in the Goldfields. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the mental health landscape of the Goldfields region.

You can experience a great work-life balance with a work roster that operates during standard business hours, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30 without on-call responsibilities.

You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting projects within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) space, implementing ICAMHS Taskforce recommendations and Models of Care. You will also contribute to innovative service design, particularly in infant mental health, through unique collaborations and co-designing approaches.

Experience comprehensive support within our well-structured team, including a team leader, administrative staff, triage officer, clinical psychologist, senior mental health professionals, mental health professionals, and an Infant Mental Health Promotions Officer.

Embark on a fulfilling journey and make a meaningful impact on the mental health landscape of the Goldfields region. Apply now to join our dedicated CAMHS team at Kalgoorlie Hospital.

Want to hear more? Check out the Working in Kalgoorlie Video!

Remuneration Package:

Consultant Year 1-9 is $395,490 to $502,265per annum pro rata.

The above salary range is inclusive of base salary, a professional development allowance of $34,696 per annum, and a 12% employer contribution towards superannuation.

The salary for this position is based on a Full Time salary under the WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.

About the Region:

The Goldfields-Esperance region is located in the south-eastern corner of Western Australia and is the largest region in the state with a land area of 771,276 square kilometres. The region is three times the size of the state of Victoria and just under a third of Western Australia's total land mass. Approximately 55,000 people live here with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people representing about twelve percent of the population. The character of the Goldfields-Esperance region reflects the unique Aboriginal culture, the legacies of early mining and agricultural pioneers and a multi-cultural history of interstate and international migration.

The region includes Western Australia's Golden Outback which stretches from the rugged red earth of the Northern Goldfields and Great Western Woodland to the sweeping snow-white beaches of Esperance and the South Coast.

The coastal Esperance zone boasts a range of stunning natural attractions including national parks, Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail, Woody Island and Lake Monjingup, which exhibit coastal scenery, extraordinary flora and fauna, peaceful bushwalks and well-maintained campgrounds.

Heading inland Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Australia’s largest outback city and the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields region. With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre. The area offers astounding diversity and beauty in its national parks and reserves, tranquil eucalyptus forests, wide sweeping plains, dry lake beds, low lying scrub land and spinifex fields.

Keen to know more about what Kalgoorlie has to offer? Check out the Move to Kal website for more info!

What's in it for you:

• Explore the technicolour dreamscape of the Golden Outback. The Goldfields is a truly unique Australian outback getaway, from striking landscapes, the gold rush heritage and Aboriginal history. There is something for everyone!
• You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community, the people of the Kalgoorlie are known for their warm hospitality.
• Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a short 1 hour flight away, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing.
• Highly competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia.
• Additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air conditioner subsidies, travel days and, generous annual leave entitlements.
• If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate:
  • You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and your immediate family (conditions apply).
  • We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.

To complete the application, please apply online here and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

For any inquiries, please contact Kim Pedler at (08) 9088 6200 or via email at  kim.pedler@health.wa.gov.au or Dr Viki Pascu at 0404 052 648 or via email at viki.pascu@health.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions:

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. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. 

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. 

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.