Title:  2027 CYMHS Psychiatry Advanced Trainee

Requisition ID:  6228
Location: 

Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date:  8 May 2026

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2027 Advanced Trainee - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

 

 

  • Limited Term Full Time
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Supportive and Inclusive Environment

 

 

Eastern Health

 

 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

 

 

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

 

 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

 

 

About the role

 

 

Applications are invited from eligible medical practitioners for the position of Advanced Trainee in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Successful applicants will have completed RANZCP stage 2 training, passed the RANZCP MCQ exam and be eligible for enrolment in the two-year advanced training program with the Victorian Child Psychiatry Training Program - Mindful.

 

 

Supervised clinical practice experience will be gained in specialist multidisciplinary community and inpatient settings.  There is also opportunity for clinical research and supervision in management and leadership in psychiatry.

 

 

If you have the ability and drive to make a difference take hold of this opportunity and apply today!

 

 

About you 

 

 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

 

 

  • Current registration with AHPRA 
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

 

 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

 

 

What we offer

 

 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

 

 

  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals

 

 

Next Steps

 

 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

 

 

Good to know:

 

 

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

 

 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

 

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Brett Stewart

Contact Number: 03 9895 4060

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 10th June 2026

 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. 

 

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