Consultant Psychiatrists (Camhs And Adult)

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in South Africa is seeking a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist for CAMHS and Adult Psychiatry. This role involves delivering high-quality psychiatric treatment, providing leadership, and driving mental health initiatives in a community setting across the Wheatbelt. Ideal candidates will hold a Fellowship of the RANZCP and have substantial clinical experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working arrangements and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation support

Annual leave

Professional development leave

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
• RANZCP trainee in their penultimate year of training.
• Substantial clinical experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment.
• Provide expert leadership and consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Chair CAMHS clinical reviews and uphold compliance with legislation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Child and adolescent psychiatry

General adult psychiatry

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry

Certificate of Child Psychiatry or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrists (CAMHS and Adult)

Northam Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate CAMHS and Adult Psychiatrist to lead, innovate and shape community mental health service across the Wheatbelt region.

About Wheatbelt Mental Health Services

Wheatbelt Mental Health Service delivers high-quality community mental health care including comprehensive assessment and treatment for people of all ages.

Our clinical programs include Aboriginal Mental Health Program (All ages), Adult Mental Health Program (years), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program (0-18 years), Seniors Mental Health Program (65+ years) and Youth Mental Health Program (years).

About The Role

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS and Adult Psychiatry to join our dynamic teams in Northam Hospital and occasionally across other Mental Health sites such as Narrogin, Merredin and Gingin in Wheatbelt.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment in a community-based setting.
• Provide expert leadership, advice and consultation to GPs, healthcare professionals, service providers and carers across the region.
• Drive the regional implementation of the Infant, Child and Adolescent Taskforce recommendations, ensuring best practice care.
• Chair CAMHS clinical reviews and uphold compliance with the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Chief Psychiatrist and local GPs, to deliver seamless, coordinated care.

Why You’ll Love The Role

• Lead innovative mental health initiatives that truly make an impact.
• Mentor and teach the next generation of mental health professionals.
• Represent the service in healthcare planning forums and advocate for the mental health needs of the Wheatbelt community.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and ongoing professional development.

The Successful Candidates Will

• Be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP).
• Have a Certificate of Child Psychiatry (RANZCP) or approved equivalent.
• Be an RANZCP trainee in their penultimate year of training and have completed all training requirements.
• Have substantial clinical experience in general adult, child, adolescent and youth mental health.
• Be willing to work across other Mental Health sites such as Narrogin, Merredin, and Gingin in Wheatbelt.
• For applicants from the United Kingdom (UK) or Ireland eligible for the Medical Board of Australia Expedited Specialist Pathway: Hold the MRCPsych (UK) as well as CCT / CCST; have the AMC primary source verification; intend to live and work in Australia permanently.

Benefits

• Up to four weeks annual leave + three weeks professional development leave.
• Five weeks overseas PDL after five years.
• Competitive salary packages – among the highest in Australia.
• Flexible working arrangements and rosters.
• Regional incentives: district allowance, accommodation subsidies, and travel support.
• Relocation support for interstate or overseas candidates.
• Work‑life balance: Peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to Perth (1 hour drive).

Application Process

To complete the application, please apply via MedCareersWA – Ref and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work‑Related Essential Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and addressing how you meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• Contact details for two work‑related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact Dr Altaf Khoja, A / Clinical Director – Wheatbelt Mental Health on or via email at.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility and requires applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at . Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Employment Type and Seniority

Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional with the possibility of extension(s).

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.