Mental Health HMO

Mildura Base Public Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance program

On-site cafe

Job summary

Mildura Base Public Hospital is seeking a Hospital Medical Officer (HM11-HM13) to join our Community Mental Health team. You will assess, treat and manage consumers with mental illness in a community setting under supervision, contributing to recovery-oriented care.

The role offers supervision from senior clinicians, opportunities to develop clinical skills in mental health and psychiatry, and a supportive multidisciplinary environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• PGY2 or above level required.
• AMC MCQ exam completed (preferred AMC Clinical exam).
• General Registration or eligibility with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat consumers across community mental health settings.
• Ongoing management and care planning for individuals with mental illness.
• Risk assessment and formulation under supervision of senior clinicians.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, registrars, and allied health professionals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PGY2 or above

AMC MCQ exam

General Registration / AHPRA eligibility

Job description

Remuneration: $85,201.48 - $98,224.88 (based on level of experience) + Super + Salary Packaging

Classification: HM11 - HM13 under the AMA Victoria - Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement

Mildura Base Public Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Hospital Medical Officer (HM11-HM13) to join our Community Mental Health team.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment while delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers experiencing mental illness and psychological distress. Working alongside Psychiatrists, Registrars, Mental Health Clinicians and Allied Health professionals, you will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of consumers across a range of community mental health settings.

You will gain valuable experience in mental health assessment, risk assessment, care planning and community-based treatment, while working under the supervision and mentorship of experienced senior clinicians. This position is ideal for doctors seeking to further their experience in mental health, psychiatry or broader medical practice within a contemporary and consumer-focused service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Medical Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) or above
• Successful completion of AMC MCQ examination and preferably AMC Clinical examination
• General Registration, or eligibility for General Registration, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated clinical skills commensurate with your level of training and experience
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to providing person-centred, recovery-oriented care
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• An interest in mental health and the provision of high-quality care to consumers, families and carers

About MBPH

At Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH), we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of more than 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy, Empathetic, Accountable, Respectful and Team-Based) are more than words; they guide how we work together, support one another and care for our community.

What MBPH Has to Offer

• Supported and encouraged professional development opportunities
• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing options to help maximise your take-home pay
• Free on-site parking and on-site café facilities
• Employee Assistance Program and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Free remedial therapy and physiotherapy services

At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months), and mandatory role specific immunisations are required

Applications close: 23 October 2026