Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison (CL)

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Salary packaging through Maxxia

Novated leasing options

Employee discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Eastern Health invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service across Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss, Wantirna and Peter James Centre. You will provide specialist psychiatric consultation to medical and surgical inpatients and contribute to quality care across sites.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership in adult acute mental health services, and family-informed planning to improve patient outcomes across

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
• Membership of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age (FPOA).
• Extensive experience in the mental health sector with understanding of adult acute mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric consultation and support to medical and surgical inpatients across multiple sites.
• Lead clinical care within multidisciplinary teams in adult acute mental health services.
• Support patient-centred treatment planning and decisions with families and carers.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Family-sensitive practice

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Education

Fellowship of RANZCP

FPOA membership

Medical practitioner registration with AHPRA

Job description

• Permanent part-time | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
• Work across Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss, Wantirna and Peter James Centre
• Multidisciplinary team | Culture of learning and Development On site parking

Eastern Health is one of Victoria’s largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

The Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry Service delivers specialist psychiatric consultation and support to medical and surgical inpatients across Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss and Wantirna Hospitals, and Peter James Centre. Working at the interface of medicine and psychiatry, our service aims to improve the quality of care for all patients in Eastern Health with co-existing psychiatric, psychological or behavioural difficulties affecting their medical management.

What you’ll bring

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
• Membership of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age (FPOA)
• Extensive experience in the mental health sector, with a strong understanding of legislation relevant to adult acute mental health services
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience within adult acute mental health services
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• An understanding of family-sensitive practice and the value of consumer and carer involvement in treatment planning and decision-making
• Well-developed negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• 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 to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Our commitments

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• 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.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange 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, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our Values in ActionRespect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

Contact Number: 8804 9904

Contact Email: *************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 16th November 2026

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.