Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
Limited Term Full Time/ Part Time | Leave Cover | Until January ****
Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service
Car parking and café on site | 38 hours a week | Salary Packaging through Maxxia
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
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 community 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, model of care 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:




MustbearegisteredmedicalpractitionerwithAHPRA,beingoodstandingandholdtheappropriatespecialistregistration
TertiaryqualificationsasevidencedbyFellowshipoftheappropriateprofessionalcollegeegFRANZCPorequivalent
NotbesubjecttoanyconditionspreventingemploymentatEasternHealth
DemonstrateunderstandingofRecoveryOrientedPracticeinthefieldofmentalhealth
Demonstratedexperienceandcompetenceinteachingandeducationinclinicalpsychiatryandsupervisionof clinical practice.
Beabletoparticipateintheon-callandrecallrostersforafter-hourswork
BeavailabletoparticipateintheECTrosterandholdtheappropriatecertificateoftrainingandcompetenceinECT
Agreetoupholdthetermsand conditionsof employmentatEasternHealth
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 career 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
Versatile 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
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.
Contact Number: ************
Contact Email: ******
Job Posting End Date: 30 August ****
Please note that applications may close before the advertised closing date without notice if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Protected always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne