Consultant - Psychiatrist

Position details Consultant - Psychiatrist

Position No:

00009080

Level/Salary:

MP Year 1-9 $ - $ per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)

Work Type:

Sessional

Unit/Directorate:

North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > North Metropolitan Eating Disorder Specialist Services (NMEDSS)

Location:

Subiaco

Closing Date:

2026-03-10 4:00 PM

About us The North Metropolitan Eating Disorders Specialist Service (NMEDSS) is an intensive community outpatient service that provides evidence‑based treatment for eating disorders, through a day programme and multidisciplinary outpatient clinics. We take a person‑centred and recovery‑oriented approach with a multi‑disciplinary team that includes clinical nursing, dietetics, psychology, social work, exercise physiology, psychiatry, general medical physician and peer support. Our services are available to people 16 years and over with a diagnosed eating disorder, currently living in the NMHS catchment area or associated linked areas in regional Western Australia.

Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership, coordination and direction to a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for delivering evidence‑based best practice eating disorder treatment. You will be responsible for the psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment of clients, and evaluate the provision of recovery‑oriented best‑practice treatment in the service. This is a permanent sessional appointment at 8 sessions per fortnight. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.

Area Profile NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest mental health service caring for youths, adults and older adults, delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programmes to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State‑wide and tertiary services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.

What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices. In addition to a great salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay

Professional and career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Application requirements

A statement addressing the selection criteria.

A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

A detailed resume outlining your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.

References – the names and contact details of two referees, preferably with a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. WA Health policies require criminal record screening, integrity checking, and may require a WWC check and pre‑employment health assessment.

Legal statements NMHS values equity, diversity and inclusion, and fosters a sense of belonging. We encourage applicants who align with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply. As part of our commitment to growing the Aboriginal workforce, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies. We welcome applicants with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments.

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