Consultant Psychiatrist

Wa Country Health Service; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in South Africa seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The role involves providing psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients aged 0-18 years, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and addressing a range of mental health issues. Regular travel between various locations within the Goldfields region is necessary. Competitive salary packages and additional entitlements for rural work are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Professional development allowance

Relocation reimbursement for overseas applicants

Qualifications

• Must have experience in providing psychiatric assessment and management for children and adolescents.
• Must be culturally competent and able to work with Aboriginal communities.
• Participation in projects within CAMHS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with regional managers and clinical directors.
• Contribute to service design in infant mental health.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Expertise

Experience with Neurodivergent Complexities

Ability to Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams

Cultural Awareness

Education

Medical Degree with Psychiatry Specialization

Job description

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 $, – $, per annum pro rata, inclusive of base salary, a professional development allowance of $34, per annum, and a 12% employer contribution towards superannuation.

Salary is based on WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement.

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 , square kilometres.

Approximately 55, 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).

We can offer a range of employee‑sponsored work visas including PR (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.

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.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae summarising your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

Include contact details for work‑related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

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 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.

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.