Title:  Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute - Inpatient (LSL Cover)

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute - Inpatient

• Temporary Full-time | Long Service Leave Cover
• Work across Eastern Health sites | Car parking on site
• Multidisciplinary team | Culture of Learning and Development
• Join a friendly environment in Mental Health, Clinical Support & Transformation

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

This consultant position supports the positions of the Clinical Director and the Associate Program Director for Adult, via the relevant Lead Consultant and Service Manager, whilst working in a dual governance framework with the relevant team/stream leaders. Working in close collaboration with both the Clinical Director and Associate Program Director of the site as well as other senior medical staff and managers, the Consultant Psychiatrist (CP) is responsible for providing leadership, management, development, implementation and delivery of a range of adult mental health care models to ensure that Eastern Health meets legislative requirements and health service agreements negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the strategic initiatives, the Mental Health Act of 2023, recovery model of care utilising the Collaborative Recovery Framework, as well as other mental health care service provision packages as developed over time across the Eastern Health catchment. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Must be a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA, be in good standing and hold the appropriate specialist registration
• Tertiary qualifications as evidenced by Fellowship of the appropriate professional college e.g. FRANZCP or equivalent
• Not be subject to any conditions preventing employment at Eastern Health
• Excellent verbal, written and EMR communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding of Recovery Oriented Practice in the field of mental health
• Demonstrate understanding of mental health legislation and statutory requirements
• Demonstrated experience and competence in teaching and education in clinical psychiatry and supervision of clinical practice.
• Have a valid driver’s licence
• Be able to participate in the on-call and recall rosters for after-hours work
• Be available to participate in the ECT roster and hold the appropriate certificate of training and competence in ECT
• Agree to uphold the terms and conditions of employment at Eastern Health
• Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to General Psychiatry.

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up-to-date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up-to-date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

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 the Position Description

Contact Person: Dr Conor Daly

Contact Number: 03 9895 4968

Contact Email: conor.daly@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 17/05/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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

Our Values in Action:

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