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 serviceCar parking and café on site | 38 hours a week | Salary Packaging through MaxxiaEastern HealthEastern 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 roleWorking 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 youTo be successful in this role you will possess:MustbearegisteredmedicalpractitionerwithAHPRA,beingoodstandingandholdtheappropriatespecialistregistrationTertiaryqualificationsasevidencedbyFellowshipoftheappropriateprofessionalcollegeegFRANZCPorequivalentNotbesubjecttoanyconditionspreventingemploymentatEasternHealthDemonstrateunderstandingofRecoveryOrientedPracticeinthefieldofmentalhealthDemonstratedexperienceandcompetenceinteachingandeducationinclinicalpsychiatryandsupervisionof clinical practice.Beabletoparticipateintheon-callandrecallrostersforafter-hoursworkBeavailabletoparticipateintheECTrosterandholdtheappropriatecertificateoftrainingandcompetenceinECTAgreetoupholdthetermsand conditionsof employmentatEasternHealthHealthcare 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 offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!




Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our HospitalsWe 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 protected 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 applicationIf 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: ****** 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 | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every dayBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for this, jobs.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria