Shape the Future of Mental Healthcare in the Kimberley.

Are you a dynamic and innovative Psychiatrist dedicated to delivering services that address the distinctive requirements of the Kimberley community?

If so, WA Country Health Service is seeking Psychiatrist/s to work at Kununurra Health Campus.

We currently have 1FTE vacant and can provide a Fixed-Term Full-Time, Part-Time, Sessional and Block Style contracts for five years, with potential extensions. Block contracts, such as one month on and one month off, provide you with a balanced approach to work and personal life, ensuring your well-being.

About the Role

A Diverse and Impactful Role: Your primary location will be at the Kununurra Mental Health and Drug Service, but your role extends to Warmun, Halls Creek, Kalumburu, and Wyndham. This diversity offers an incredible experience, with Kununurra accounting for 60-70% of your role, and the remaining 30-40% being covered in the listed sites. You'll find meaning and reward in working with a highly experienced, effective, and supportive team of mental health practitioners, Aboriginal mental health workers, and clerical staff. Every day is filled with unique opportunities and challenges, while the team remains dedicated to providing the best care to patients and advocating for their well-being.

A Role Enriched by Culture: This position is ideal for clinicians passionate about Indigenous mental health and rural and remote mental health, as the majority of your workload will involve caring for Aboriginal people. Beyond the clinical aspects, the role allows you to explore the stunning East Kimberley region, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. You'll have the chance to indulge in activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and embracing the beauty of the Australian landscape.

Collaborative Excellence: You'll collaborate with the Drug and Alcohol team, headspace, and local hospitals, as well as mental health teams. Exciting opportunities for quality improvement projects await you in this dynamic environment.

Strong Team Support: Your workday will be enriched by a team consisting of Aboriginal mental health workers, care coordinators, triage officers and dedicated clerical staff, all under the guidance of an experienced team leader. The integrated Drug and Alcohol team, along with the Safe Place program, provides additional layers of support and resources, enhancing the care you can offer to your patients.

Patient Diversity and Impact: Patients in the Kimberley region present with a range of conditions, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression, substance use disorders and impacts of trauma. Your role spans from community clinics to acute mental health concerns in the hospital and ED, providing clinical input to the drug and alcohol service and headspace. The majority of your patients will be Aboriginal people, accounting for approximately 80-90% of those you'll care for.

In this role, you'll not only find a rewarding and impactful career but also experience the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the Kimberley region. Join us in shaping the future of mental healthcare in this unique and beautiful part of Australia.

Want to hear more? Check out the What’s great about working for WACHS Kimberley video!

Qualifications:

• Registered medical practitioner with specialist AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).

What's in it for you:

• Discover the Kimberley's natural wonders, from pristine beaches to rugged landscapes. Your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
• You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community, the people of the Kimberley are known for their warm hospitality.
• Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a short 2 ½ hour flight away, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing.
• The ability to transfer your long-service and sick balances over from other government jurisdictions. Sacrifice less and begin the next chapter on top! (conditions apply)
  • Competitive salary packages which are 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 entitlements.
  • 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).

Contact Information:

Want more information about this role? Reach out to Dr Louise Nash – Director Clinical Services Mental Health via email: Louise.Nash@health.wa.gov.au or phone: 0467 323 845.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.

To complete the application, please apply online via MedJobs WA – Ref 12016 and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached JDF and how you meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 21/05/2025.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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 are able to 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.