The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Consultant Psychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services
Join a dynamic group of Consultant Psychiatrists committed to high quality and compassionate care for consumers with mental health issues and their carers
Be part of our brilliant multidisciplinary teams, teaching environment and innovative service development.
Opportunity:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service (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, plus 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. We have potential opportunities with our community teams.
Current opportunities are available:

• Consultant Psychiatrist – RMH MHS (Community Team 2) – 28hpfn, Fractional/Fixed Term until 4 January 2026
• Consultant Psychiatrist – RMH MHSs (Community Team 3) –21hpfn, Fractional/Ongoing

Further, please indicate if you are expressing interest for all or part of the outlined position above.

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

 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 participating in the oncall roster will be required.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

For more information please contact Dr Tina Thomas.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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 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.