Title:  Addiction Psychiatrist/Addiction Medicine Specialist

Addiction Medicine Specialist or Addiction Psychiatrist

• 0.6 FTE | 1 year contract with possible extension
• Turning Point - Box Hill or Ringwood Base | One day in Lilydale
• Comprehensive staff support programs | Access employee assistance programs 

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

Positions like this don't become available often.

Based with Turning Point's Eastern Treatment Service, this unique and exciting position will be based across our Eastern sites (Box Hill or Ringwood), with one day at the Yarra Ranges MHW Local in Lilydale. The role will be adjusted according to applicant and may involve working in outpatient settings such as our opioid pharmacotherapy clinic, or with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as part of The Hamilton Centre.

Turning Point is a statewide clinical service and is working towards being a centre of excellence in clinical, research and workforce and education domains in the alcohol and other drug sector. We are the largest AOD service in the State and unique in having the three pillars of clinical care, research and education, and we are proud to be part of Monash University and Eastern Health. 

This clinical role may also require some stakeholder engagement, teaching and contribution to audits, support of inpatient staff and our services in bed-based units.  One day of this 3 day position will be located at the Yarra Ranges Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Lilydale, an innovative model utilising peers and professionals to support high prevalence moderate acuity mental health issues.

About you

The successful applicant will be:

• Skilled in communication and writing
• Open to new models of providing care
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and prepared to work in multiple settings
• Experience in working in public health network settings is desirable
• The position is currently vacant. The successful applicant will be issued a 12 month contract, although this may be extended
• Applicants will have Fellowship of the RACP Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM)  OR have FRANZCP and certification in addiction psychiatry.

Queries about this role are encouraged (see details below).

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: Matthew Frei

Contact Number:03 9843 1288 or 0408 362 110

Contact Email: matthew.frei@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 2 March 2026

Need help submitting your application?

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

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day