Consultant Psychiatrist Position

Western Australia County Health Service (WACHS) is actively recruiting Consultant Psychiatrists with a wealth of professional expertise across various psychiatric specialties.

About The Role:

We are seeking candidates who are experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care across a variety of settings, including both hospital and community environments.

About The Pool:

Joining the Consultant Psychiatry pool means submitting one application to be considered for multiple positions across WACHS throughout its duration. You can specify your preferred locations as listed below:

• Kalgoorlie (Goldfields region)


• Albany (Great Southern region)


• Broome (Kimberley region)


• Bunbury (South West region)


• Geraldton (Midwest region)


• Port Hedland and Karratha (Pilbara region)

The pool accepts applications from medical practitioners who hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or RANZCP trainees who are in their penultimate year of training and have completed all training requirements or Specialist International Medical Graduates.

Remuneration:

The advertised salary range is based on classifications under the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.

• Southern Regions Year 1-9 (Goldfields, Great Southern, Midwest, Southwest and Wheatbelt): $377,556 - $479,490 per annum


• Northern Regions Year 1 - 6 (Kimberley and Pilbara): $526,977 – $626,991 per annum

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits, including:

• Generous Leave Entitlements: annual, professional development, long service, sick leave, and leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.


• Employer-contributed superannuation – a 11.5% contribution every pay period, building a separate retirement fund!


• Gratuity Payment – Lump sum payment equivalent to 12 weeks’ salary after 3 years of continuous service.


• Raise of lump sum payment every year after completion of 4 years of service (specific locations only).


• Range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).


• Relocation assistance for interstate and international applicants (negotiated on a case-by-case basis).

How To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting your application on MedCareers 492757.

The application will be reviewed periodically, and after the assessment of the applications, the Medical Recruitment Coordinator will contact you to discuss opportunities tailored to you and assist you throughout the recruitment process.

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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Please note that applications without the possession of any of the above qualifications or not listed on the Medical Board of Australia will not be considered.