Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS)

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About The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) within the Goldfields Region, 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 and Kalgoorlie. Regular travel between these sites and outreach services in Norseman, Laverton, Leonora, and Menzies is required.

You will also collaborate closely with Aboriginal communities, expanding cultural awareness, and actively contributing to cultural safety practices in the Goldfields. You can experience a great work‑life balance with a roster from 08 : 30 to 16 : 30 Monday‑Friday, with no on‑call responsibilities.

You will participate in projects within CAMHS, implementing ICAMHS Taskforce recommendations and Models of Care, and contributing to innovative service design, particularly in infant mental health.

Remuneration Package

Consultant Year 1–9 salary range $395,490 – $502,265 per annum pro rata, inclusive of base salary, a professional development allowance of $34,696 per annum, and a 12% employer contribution towards superannuation. Salary is based on WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.

About The Region

The Goldfields‑Esperance region is 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. Approximately 55,000 people live here with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people representing about twelve percent of the population. The region reflects the unique Aboriginal culture, the legacies of early mining and agricultural pioneers and a multi‑cultural history of interstate and international migration.

What’s In It For You

• Explore the technicolour dreamscape of the Golden Outback – the Goldfields is a truly unique Australian outback getaway.
• You’ll become part of a vibrant and close‑knit community; the people of Kalgoorlie are known for their warm hospitality.
• Perth is only a short 1‑hour flight away, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing.
• Highly competitive salary packages 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.
• 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).

Application Process

To apply, click on the "apply" button on the top right of this advertisement.

Applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact

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

For inquiries, please contact Kim Pedler at or via email at , or Dr Viki Pascu at or via email at

Other Conditions

Selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies for twelve (12) months from the authorised delegate endorsing the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.

The vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information, refer to the WWC website at

Recruitment requires satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory PEHA.

Important Notice

Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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