Consultant - Paediatrician - Community Child Health (Youth Detention Service)

Consultant - Paediatrician - Community Child Health (Youth Detention Service)

Position No:

00602375

Level/Salary:

MP Year 1-9

Work Type:

Sessional

Unit/Directorate:

North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) - Youth Detention Service

Location:

Canning Vale

Closing Date:

2026-02-27 4:00 PM

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and values-driven Consultant - Paediatrician – Community Child Health to join our State Forensics Mental Health Services Youth Detention Service team. Interviews will be scheduled for 12 March 2026.

About our service The Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Service (NDMHS) based at Banksia Hill Detention Centre (BHDC) provides specialist mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and management of young people admitted to custody. The NDMHS provides mental health and neurodevelopmental triage and assessment, treatment and management, consultation and education with services in and outside of youth detention, as well as referral outwards to appropriate services upon the young person’s release into the community.

What is our Consultant - Paediatrician – Community Child Health role? As a Consultant Paediatrician (Community Child Health), you will work within a multidisciplinary team providing a high quality paediatric developmental and medical assessment and management of children and adolescents admitted to custody. This position is a clinical leadership role within the team, alongside the NDMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, and is based onsite at BHDC. Every day at work will be different, and what you may encounter can include:

Providing senior clinical leadership and expertise in paediatric development and medical care within the multidisciplinary team and across youth detention.

Providing direct developmental and medical assessment and management for young people and their family/caregivers in a weekly medical clinic.

In consultation with the NDMHS Consultant Psychiatrist and Team Leader, leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NDMHS, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Collaborating and liaising with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and patient‑cared care for a vulnerable cohort of young people.

Consultation and advice to ensure equitable and timely access to quality diagnostic assessments for young people with known or suspected neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website.

What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.

Professional and career development opportunities.

Diverse and inclusive culture.

Application requirements Your application should include:

A statement

addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages.

A detailed Resume

which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position.

References

– the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. You must ensure that your nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in applicants being deemed unsuitable. Referee checks may be requested prior to interview.

Evidence of registration

by the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent that is recognised for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia, ideally with specialist training in Community Child Health.

Eligibility to Apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed‑term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Additional Information WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email .

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV’s 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Attachments : JDF and related documents.

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