At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric care and clinical leadership.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, one of Victoria's largest public health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to exceptional care.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on mental health while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have AHPRA registration and FRANZCP or equivalent qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 141750 - 173250 $ per year.
Join Eastern Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing Program as a Lead Consultant Psychiatrist. You will provide clinical leadership and high-quality psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Responsibilities include delivering specialist clinical services to consumers, supporting best-practice patient care, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This permanent full-time position combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, with approximately 70% of the role dedicated to direct clinical care and 30% focused on service leadership, workforce planning, operational management, and continuous service improvement. You will work in partnership with the Clinical Director and contribute to the strategic, clinical, operational, and service development priorities of the program.
Opportunities to contribute to service planning, quality improvement, education, research, and service evaluation initiatives are available. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established mental health service, work across a range of adult mental health settings, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of consumers and their families.
What you’ll bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner with specialist registration in Psychiatry.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent qualifications.
- Demonstrated understanding of Recovery Oriented Practice in the field of mental health.
- Sound knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and statutory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in teaching, education in clinical psychiatry, and supervision of clinical practice.
- Willingness to attend regular supervision with the relevant Principal Psychiatrist and Operations Manager.
- Experience in undergraduate teaching and participation in postgraduate education activities.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and active participation in relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs, particularly in General Psychiatry.
What we offer:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership, or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking, and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
We 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. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Contact Email: elena.bhattacharya@easternhealth.org.au
Lead Consultant Psychiatrist in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
