Psychiatrist — Independent Practitioner | Vara ClinicA different way to practise psychiatry.

Vara Clinic is a current private mental health clinic designed for clinicians who want the freedom of independent practice, with the benefit of being part of a connected, supportive multidisciplinary environment.

We are seeking psychiatrists who value clinical autonomy, flexibility and high-quality patient care and want to build their practice within a thoughtfully designed private clinic.

Why Vara?

At Vara, you remain an independent practitioner .

You retain autonomy over your clinical decision-making, the patients you see, your approach to treatment and the way you practise.

We provide the environment and infrastructure around you — so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional psychiatric care.

You’ll have access to

- Beautiful, purpose-designed consulting rooms in a calm, discreet private clinic
- Flexible consulting arrangements that work around your existing commitments
- A multidisciplinary environment with psychologists, mental health nurses and allied health practitioners
- Opportunities for collaborative care and professional connection, without compromising your independence
- Practice and administrative infrastructure designed to make private practice easier
- Modern technology and streamlined systems for bookings, patient communication and clinical administration
- A professional environment where clinicians can develop their own practice and patient base
- The freedom to maintain other professional commitments alongside your work at Vara

The Vara approach We believe excellent mental health care is built around four values:

COMPASSION

We approach every person with empathy, kindness and respect, recognising the courage it can take to seek support and honouring the individual nature of every mental health journey.





COLLABORATION

We believe better care begins with genuine connection. Our clinicians work together, share knowledge and coordinate treatment around each person’s evolving needs.

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

We are committed to evidence-based care, continuous learning and maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.

THOUGHTFUL EXPERIENCE

From the first interaction to ongoing treatment, we believe the experience of receiving mental health care should feel considered, respectful and genuinely human.

At Vara, collaboration is available, not imposed . You can work closely with colleagues when it benefits your patients, while retaining complete ownership of your clinical practice.

Who we're looking for

We’re interested in hearing from Fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) who are looking for a flexible private practice environment.

You may be

- An established private psychiatrist looking for a beautiful new consulting base
- Working across hospital and private settings and wanting greater flexibility
- Looking to gradually build or expand a private practice
- Seeking a professional multidisciplinary environment without the constraints of traditional employment
- Interested in collaborative, patient-centred mental health care

Most importantly, we're looking for clinicians who share our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and genuinely person-centred care. Independence, without isolation.

Vara has been designed for psychiatrists who want the best of both worlds:

Your practice. Your patients. Your clinical autonomy.

With a supportive multidisciplinary team around you when you want it.

Interested in learning more about practising at Vara?

Explore Vara Clinic and express your interest by emailing [email protected] or clicking here:

- Vara Clinic

📌 Psychiatrists (Victoria)
🏢 Vara Clinic
📍 Victoria