Title:  Consultant Psychiatrist | Adult Inpatient, Access and Community Care

Consultant Psychiatrist | Adult Inpatient, Access and Community Care 

• Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available
• Join Eastern Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing Program | Central and Outer East Melbourne locations
• Excellent entitlements | Diverse caseloads | Professional development

About the role

We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join Eastern Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing Program. Multiple opportunities are available across our Adult Mental Health Services, including:

• Permanent Full Time or Part Time positions within our Adult Inpatient Services and Ferntree Gully Community Care Team (CCT)
• Part-time Leave Cover position based in our Adult Access Stream

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership and high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will be responsible for the delivery of specialist clinical services to consumers, supporting best-practice patient care while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The role includes participation in the on-call and recall roster, ensuring the provision of expert clinical leadership and psychiatric support after hours.

Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, and where applicable the Lead Consultant and Service Manager, you will contribute to the strategic, clinical, operational and service development priorities of the program. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service planning, quality improvement, education, research and service evaluation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established mental health service, work across a range of adult mental health settings, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of consumers and their families.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner with specialist registration in Psychiatry
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or an equivalent specialist qualification.  (Registrars who have completed all RANZCP exams and assessment requirements are welcome to apply)

• Demonstrated understanding of Recovery Oriented Practice in the field of mental health 

• Sound knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and statutory requirements 

• Demonstrated experience and competence in teaching, education in clinical psychiatry and supervision of clinical practice. 
• A current and valid driver's licence.

• Certification and demonstrated competency in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and active participation in relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs, particularly in 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.

About 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.

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 to view the position description

Contact Person: Prof Sathya Rao & Dr Peter Jenkins

Contact Number: 9895 4965 or 98954060

Contact Email: Sathya.Rao@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 7th October 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