Consultant - Psychiatrists (CAMHS & Adult)

The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS & Adult) to join a well-established regional mental health service in Western Australia. This is a permanent or fixed-term opportunity available on a full-time, part-time, or sessional basis, offering the chance to provide clinical leadership and shape the delivery of high-quality community mental health care across a diverse population.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across child and adolescent and adult services, contributing to innovative service development while enjoying the benefits of a regional lifestyle within easy reach of a major metropolitan centre.

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment and treatment in a community-based setting across CAMHS and adult services.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives, including implementation of best-practice mental health frameworks.
• Chair clinical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant mental health legislation.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, GPs, and community organisations to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.
• Support teaching, mentoring, and professional development of junior medical staff and trainees.

The Successful Candidate

• Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in general adult and/or child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Strong clinical leadership skills with a commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Interest in rural/regional mental health and service development.
• UK/Ireland trained psychiatrists eligible via the Expedited Specialist Pathway are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave and professional development leave.
• Relocation assistance and regional incentives (including accommodation and travel support).
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing professional development, teaching, and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with strong community connections and convenient access to a major city.

About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, providing tailored support from application to arrival.