Locum Consultant Psychiatrist | Private Psychiatric Hospital | Melbourne$2,500-$3,000 per day | 2 Days Per Week | Ongoing Prospect An exciting opportunity is available for aLocum Consultant Psychiatristto join the established medical team of a new private psychiatric hospital in Melbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking aregular 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 acrossGeneral Adult and Addiction Psychiatry.
The Opportunity The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will manage an ongoing inpatient caseload of approximately8-10 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 approximately60 bedsand5 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, withadministrative support provided, allowing you to focus on clinical care and patient outcomes.
Clinical Practice
General Adult Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Inpatient psychiatric care
Day programs
ECT services
Assessment and admission of new patients
Ongoing treatment and management
About You
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
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📌 Locum Consultant Psychiatrist (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne