At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health care for older adults.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a community-focused and inclusive organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy health programs, flexible work options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults with mental health needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in Psychiatry of Old Age and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced psychiatrists to join the Broadmeadows Specialist Older Adults Consultation Service (SOACS). Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
About Mental Health Division:
- Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria.
- Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.
- We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.
About the Role:
This role is a permanent 0.4 EFT position starting 04/02/2027 with Broadmeadows SOACS. SOACS is an innovative specialist multidisciplinary community service providing a rapid response for older adult consumers with a mental health diagnosis and frailty, residing in the Northern Health catchment. This includes assessment, treatment and recommendations for management. The care provided may be episodic and consultative to support other services, including the adult mental health and wellbeing service.
This role is responsible for providing clinical leadership to a vibrant and experienced multidisciplinary team.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Established clinical experience in Psychiatry of Old Age
- Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to communicate at all levels
- Experience in the support, supervision and education of junior medical staff
- Ability to participate in on call and ECT rosters
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Julie Jambon, Head of Unit, Older Adults Mental Health, ************@nh.org.au.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Older Adults Mental Health in Melbourne employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
