Consultant - Psychiatrist - ICAMHS - South West Hub

MP Year 1 – 9 - $377,557 - $479,490 per annum*

*(Full-time renumeration is inclusive of base salary between $306,690 - $398,110, professional development allowance is $31,926 and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation).

MP Year 1 – 9 $723.17 - $919.16 per session**

**(Sessional rate is calculated with the base sessional rate between $587.91 – $763.16, 11.5% employer contribution superannuation and professional development allowance $61.20).

There are currently a number of permanent vacancies in the Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS).

This is a Recruitment Pool to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full-Time) and Fixed term (Sessional, Part-time or Full Time) appointments. **

**Fixed Term appointments are subject to extension(s) and/or permanency.

This role will involve the clinical management of infant, child and adolescent patients (including families and carers) of the South West Mental health service as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Provides clinical services primarily to the South West Regional - ICAMHS, South West Mental Health Region, regional and district hospitals as required, in agreement with the Clinical Director and Regional Mental Health Manager. Supervises work of junior medical staff.

ABOUT SOUTH WEST CAMHS

South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is transforming into a new re-imagined, Community Infant, Child and Adolescent (ICAMHS) Service to provide local, consistent and integrated care across the region. Community ICAMHS will evolve into area-based networks comprising a central ‘hub’ to lead the provision of mental health supports and be a single point of entry for all children, families and carers. Each hub will coordinate across a small number of local clinics (‘spokes’) that will deliver care closer to home. South West ICAMHS actively works to provide comprehensive, integrated and quality mental health services to the region. ICAMHS strive to provide an excellent workplace for all of our staff to feel safe, supported, valued and satisfied in their roles. We are an integral member of the WA Country Health Service Team and also recognise the important role we play in creating mentally healthy communities in the South West.

Information for Specialist International Medical Graduates

We encourage applications from international specialists and international medical graduates (IMGs). We value the unique perspectives and skills that international applicants bring to our healthcare system. Please note, in line with the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia Registration Standards: Specialist Registration it is a breach of National Law for practitioners to use the protected 'Specialist' title if they do not hold specialist registration with AHPRA. SIMGs completing a supervision period with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry as part of the specialist assessment process cannot be appointed to a consultant specialist position with WACHS until the practitioner holds specialist registration and it is reflected on the AHPRA website. WACHS can appoint suitable applicants as a Senior Medical Practitioner, Health Service Medical Practitioner or District Medical Officer while supporting the completion of the supervision period. Individual assessment of a SIMG application will determine the appropriate classification individual practitioners can be appointed to.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.

FOR FURTHER JOB INFORMATION:

Please contact Dr Benjamin Sketcher – Director Clinical Services Mental Health on 9722 1300 or email WACHS-SWClinicalDirectorMentalHealth@health.wa.gov.au

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• An attractive salary package of up to $470K+ inclusive of employer-contributed superannuation.
• Three weeks’ professional Development leave per year, in addition to at least four weeks’ Annual Leave.
• Opportunities to support Trainees with research projects and psychotherapy training.
• The South West region is home to some of the best beaches, fishing locations, wreck diving and water sport activities, keeping you and/or your family occupied!
• Explore and experience the unique charm of the region’s towns such as Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Gracetown, Margaret River, Hamelin Bay and Augusta right on your doorstep!
• Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat! As such WACHS promotes and encourages a healthy work life balance to ensure you are at your best each day!
• Save yourself a 2-hour drive back to Perth Airport and drive 30 minutes from Bunbury to Busselton Airport.
  • With flights available 3 times a week to both Melbourne and Sydney – you are only one flight away from your next international (or domestic) getaway!
• Exclusive discounts on a number of private health insurance providers
• Did you know you may be eligible to transfer your long service and sick leave over from other WA government, Commonwealth, or any other State of Australia government jurisdictions? (Entitlements transferred are subject to specific conditions, audit, and review of current Industrial Agreement guidelines and are assessed on a case-by-case basis).

Keen to know more about the salaries and benefits? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• 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 02/03/2026

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au

Please apply by providing 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 can meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.