Job Description

2026 Psychiatry Registrar - Unaccredited

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital Psychiatry Registrar - Stage 2 or Stage 3 or Unaccredited/Pre-vocational

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This is a Full time Fixed Term position commencing 3rd August 2026.

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Psychiatry Registrar - Unaccredited - Position Description

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

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Unit Description:

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH MHS) provide comprehensive hospital-based, community and specialist services to youth, adults and older adults. It operates in partnership with other health services in the west and north of metropolitan Melbourne, including Parkville Youth MH & Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) in a secondment arrangement.

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RMH MHS Psychiatry Training Program offers a highly successful and varied training experience with a great choice of rotations to meet your training requirements and career interests.

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We pride ourselves on being able to offer enviable choice in well supported clinical roles and opportunities to pursue research, further study or other interests.

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Our training program is enhanced with access to our experienced coordinator of First Year training, psychotherapy coordinator, scholarly project coordinators, exam preparation coordinator and service coordinator of training. We offer a broad and varied range of teaching and education opportunities including psychiatric interview tutorials, psychotherapy tutorials, an observed interview program, Grand Rounds and regular peer and consultant led teaching.

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About the role:

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- Accredited psychiatry training positions available across all levels of psychiatry training within acute inpatient units, integrated community mental health teams, residential rehabilitation units (PARCs & CCUs),



specialist homeless outreach services and emergency mental health services.
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- Unaccredited/pre-vocational psychiatry registrar roles with an expectation that our unaccredited registrars will apply to enter accredited psychiatry training at a later stage.
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- Opportunities to work in First Nations Social & Emotional Wellbeing Services, forensic psychiatry and research.
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- Further training opportunities through our close partnerships with multiple specialist services including Parkville Youth MH & Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS), The Royal Children's Hospital, Statewide Neuropsychiatry and Eating Disorder services and the University of Melbourne Department of Psychiatry.
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- This is a full-time position and involves both in-hours and regular on-call out-of-hours duties.
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- Completion of appropriate ward/community paperwork, discharge summaries/letters and legal paperwork required by the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act.
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- Attendance at Mental Health Tribunal hearings as required.
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There is no opportunity within this role to move into other medical streams

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About You:

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- General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA);
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- Stage 2 or Stage 3 RANZCP Psychiatry traineen n
- Desirable: completed mandatory Child and CL rotations
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- Essential: at least 3 months experience working in a mental health setting
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting or in the community with an integrated community care model.
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- A passion for caring and making a genuine difference in the lives of public mental health consumers, families and carers while working across inpatient and community settings.
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- Have a high level of interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrated ability to consult and liaise with consumers, carers, family members and other professionals.
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Application Instructions:

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- Two references are required to support your application. References will be contacted using the xRef platform.
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- A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
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- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
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- Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
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Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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If you have any questions or require more information regarding this position, please contact Dr Tom Rego ************@mh.org.au or Robyn Hudson *************@mh.org.au

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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📌 2026 Psychiatry Registrar - Unaccredited (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Victoria