Locum Consultant Psychiatrist | Private Psychiatric Hospital | Melbourne$2,500–$3,000 per day | 2 Days Per Week | Ongoing Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join the established medical team of a recent private psychiatric hospital in Melbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a regular two-day-per-week commitment, with flexible arrangements available and the potential to develop into a longer-term locum engagement.
The role offers a consistent inpatient caseload, an established multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to work across General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry.

The Opportunity The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will manage an ongoing inpatient caseload of approximately 8–10 patients, with reviews conducted twice per week.
Key aspects of the role include:

- $2,500 – $3,000 per day, depending on experience
- Regular commitment of 2 days per week
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
- Option to work additional days with shorter hours or after-hours arrangements
- Ongoing caseload of approximately 8–10 inpatients
- Review inpatients twice weekly
- Admissions across General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry
- Review of patients participating in day programs
- Opportunity to develop a longer-term locum arrangement
- Suitable for doctors subject to the 10-year moratorium, subject to individual eligibility

About the Hospital The private psychiatric hospital has approximately 60 beds and 5 ECT suites, providing a broad range of specialist private mental health services.
You will join an established medical team comprising:

- 4 Visiting Medical Officers
- 1 Locum Psychiatrist
- 2 General Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Experienced multidisciplinary clinical staff

Consulting rooms are available for Visiting Medical Officers, with administrative support provided,



allowing you to focus on clinical care and patient outcomes.
Clinical Practice The position provides exposure across a broad range of private psychiatric presentations, including:

- General Adult Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Day programs
- ECT services
- Assessment and admission of new patients
- Ongoing treatment and management

The established team environment provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration
- Fellowship of the RANZCP – essential
- Appropriate experience in adult psychiatry
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
- Strong professional integrity
- Effective clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Apply?
- $2,500–$3,000 per day
- Regular 2-day-per-week commitment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Option for additional days, shorter hours or after-hours work
- Established inpatient caseload
- General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry
- Established VMO and multidisciplinary team
- Approximately 60-bed private psychiatric hospital
- 5 ECT suites
- Consulting rooms available
- Administrative support
- Potential for ongoing longer-term locum work
- Melbourne-based opportunity

Apply Now If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a consistent Melbourne-based locum opportunity with an established team and the potential for ongoing work, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
For further information, please contact Sante Recruitment.

With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.

📌 Locum Consultant Psychiatrist (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne