Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Inpatient Leader Flexible EFT

Sante Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide leadership and clinical expertise in Melbourne’s MMH&WS 54-bed adult acute psychiatric inpatient unit. You will join a team of six consultant psychiatrists and contribute to a robust registrar training program.

The role supports registrar training, multidisciplinary care, and service innovation, with a flexible permanent EFT and leave-cover arrangement tailored to your availability.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA is required.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or pursuing it.
• Strong experience managing psychosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD and risk issues.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Compassionate, flexible, and collaborative approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise in a 54-bed adult acute psychiatric inpatient unit.
• Join a dynamic team of six consultant psychiatrists and support a growing registrar/JMO pipeline.
• Contribute to registrar training, multidisciplinary care, and service innovation.

Skills

Registration with AHPRA

FRANZCP Fellowship

Leadership & team management

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Collaborative patient care

Education

FRANZCP Fellowship

Experience in adult acute psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide leadership and clinical expertise in Melbourne’s MMH&WS 54-bed adult acute psychiatric inpatient unit. You will join a team of six consultant psychiatrists and contribute to a robust registrar training program.

The role supports registrar training, multidisciplinary care, and service innovation, with a flexible permanent EFT and leave-cover arrangement tailored to your availability.