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Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Goldfields Region, Western Australia Are you a passionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity where your expertise truly changes lives? We are recruiting on behalf of a major regional health service, one of the largest and most advanced in Western Australia - seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its high-performing mental health team in the Goldfields. This modern and well-resourced regional hospital is the primary specialist referral centre for the region. It offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment, excellent leadership, strong clinical governance, and a team with robust administrative and professional support. You will be joining a service committed to innovation, cultural safety, and delivering high-quality care to children, adolescents, and their families across diverse communities. About the Role As the Consultant Psychiatrist for you will: - Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for children and adolescents (018 years) with a wide diversity of presentations including anxiety, attachment difficulties, neurodevelopmental complexities, suicidality, NSSI, school refusal, and substance-related issues. - Work collaboratively with a dedicated team including clinical psychologists, senior mental health clinicians, professional leads, infant mental health specialists, and administrative staff. - Partner closely with senior leadershipincluding the Director of Clinical Services and Regional Mental Health Managerto guide service delivery and support multidisciplinary teams. - Deliver care across the Goldfields, with scheduled travel between Kalgoorlie and the coastal hub of Esperance, as well as outreach to smaller communities such as Norseman, Laverton, Leonora, and Menzies. - Engage deeply with Aboriginal communities to strengthen cultural safety, awareness, and co-design initiatives. - Enjoy a true worklife balance with no on-call duties and standard weekday hours (08:3016:30). - Participate in key projects such as implementing ICAMHS Taskforce recommendations, enhancing models of care, and driving innovation in infant and adolescent mental health. Why People Love Living in the Goldfields - The region offers the perfect balance of outback adventure and coastal blisswhere you can explore red desert landscapes one week and relax on white-sand beaches the next. - The community is renowned for its warmth, inclusiveness, and strong sense of connection, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home. - The cost of living is significantly lower compared to major Australian cities, giving residents more space, more lifestyle, and more financial freedom. - Outdoor enthusiasts thrive herewhether youre into 4WD adventures, camping, hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying vast open skies and breathtaking sunsets. - Families love the region for its safe neighbourhoods, excellent schools, and slower pace of life that prioritises wellbeing and connection. Additional Benefits - Highly competitive remuneration packages among the highest in Australia for consultant-level roles. - Rural location incentives including district allowances, subsidised accommodation, air-conditioning subsidies, additional leave entitlements, and capped regional airfares to Perth (only a one-hour flight away). - Visa sponsorship options available, including pathways to Permanent Residency (conditions apply). - Relocation assistance for you and your family, including reimbursement of eligible expenses. What Youll Bring - FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualifications eligible for registration with AHPRA. - Experience or interest in child & adolescent mental health. - Commitment to culturally safe practice, team collaboration, and service improvement. Apply Now For a confidential discussion, please reach out and we will connect you with the clinical leads for further insight into the service and role expectations, [email protected] Ref.141125339 #J-18808-Ljbffr