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Consultant Psychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services

Position A:
Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Mental Health
Employment Status: Fractional / Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Hours: 35 hours per fortnight – 08/11/2025 – 04/01/2026

Position B:
Consultant Psychiatrist – Community Growth & Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Employment Status: Fractional / Ongoing
Hours: 105 hours per fortnight
Commencing: ASAP / Ongoing

Opportunity:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (MHS) has multiple opportunities available for Consultant Psychiatrists to join our vibrant teams as part of the expansion of our mental health program. We have recently opened our innovative new acute inpatient unit with additional acute beds and the RMH Emergency Dept Crisis Hub, and continue to develop our service in line with the Royal Commission, with plans for pioneering new community projects and work as the lead mental health service with the Victoria Collaborative Centre.

We are seeking team-oriented and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrists to join our multidisciplinary setting and be a part of our inclusive and compassionate culture.

About us:
Royal Melbourne Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, specialist, and integrated services to people with serious mental illness in the inner west part of Melbourne, including parts of the CBD. We have a multidisciplinary workforce of 400+ staff providing mental health care across acute inpatient units, the RMH Emergency Department, Consultation Liaison at RMH, Rehabilitation Services (CCU/PARC), Community programs, eating disorders, and Neuropsychiatry.

About you:
• Compassionate, caring and patient-focused
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strive for the highest level of consumer-focused care at all times
• Ability to problem-solve in a complex and ever-changing environment
• Hold current registration with AHPRA

Our commitment to you:
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals
• We have a commitment to training, education, and CPD activities are fully supported
• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance – we want you to stay long term!
• Flexible hours may be available
• Weekend shifts, as well as participation in the on-call roster, will be required

Additional Information

• Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia
• FRANZCP is essential, as formal supervision of trainee psychiatrists may be part of the position
• RANZCP Advanced Training Certificate in CL is preferred

Further questions should be directed to Veronique Browne – Veronique.Browne@mh.org.au
Please see attached PD

Eligibility: All eligible senior medical staff who have an Advanced Training Certificate can express interest for this position.

Thank you,
Medical Workforce – Royal Melbourne Hospital

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.