| Position | Consultant Psychiatrist |
| Posted | 02 Aug 2026 |
| Expired | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Company | Department of Health WA External Careers |
| Location | Perth | AU |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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\n WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE /GROWING HEALTHY FUTURES WITH COMPASSION, EQUITY, AND RESPECT\n
VCID No. 739880 -MedCareers Ref
\nThis is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Permanent Sessional, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Fixed Term Sessional and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/ or permanency.
\nAre you a dedicated and passionate Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist/Senior Medical Practitioner seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further!
\nExciting Opportunities for Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Perth across 3 areas:
\nWe currently have multiple permanent vacancies available across the following areas. Fixed Term appointments (with the possibility of extension/s) will also be considered:
\nAbout the Role: As a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Psychiatry. Your contributions will extend to teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative activities within your service area. This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of mental health care for children and adolescents.
\nKey Responsibilities:
\nWhat we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be registered, or eligible for specialist registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship (or pending Fellowship) with the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand with 3 years Consultant/Specialist level work experience. Completion (or approaching completion) of the Certificate in Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent is highly desirable.
\nAbout the services:
\nInpatient Unit (Ward 5A), Perth Children’s Hospital
\nThe Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A) is the 20 bed tier-4 State-Wide Service offering inpatient mental health care for young people up to 16 years old. You will be supported by a full Multidisciplinary Team and Junior Doctors. Up to three (3) psychiatrists share responsibility for the patients.
\nThe Eating Disorder Service
\nThe EDS is the Tier 4 State-Wide Specialist Service, offering assessment and treatment to young people with severe eating disorders. It is a Multidisciplinary Team providing outpatient care, day treatment, inpatient care and support groups. The program supports children and young people and their families through assessment, recovery and discharge from the service. Our primary intervention is Family Based Treatment (FBT).
\nCommunity CAMHS
\nCommunity CAMHS has 10 services across the Metropolitan area. Community CAMHS see infants, children and adolescents with various mental illnesses resulting in significant impact upon their functioning. We would work with you to match you to a clinic that suits your circumstances.
\nPerks and Benefits:
\nChild and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
\nThis position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
\nSelection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
\nFor Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Vineet Padmanabhan on +61 (8) 6389 5800.
\nEligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
\nSponsorship is not currently available for this position.
\nThis is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
\nWA 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.
\nWA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
\nIn addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
\nCAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
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