Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - Multiple positions available
Job Category - Medical - Registrar
Req Id - 7391
* Welcoming unaccredited registrars and registrars in psychiatry training
* Diverse acute, subacute and community rotations
* Strong consultant supervision and formal teaching program
About the role
Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services (MHDAS) at Barwon Health is a comprehensive, specialist public mental health service providing acute, subacute, community and recovery-focused care across the Barwon region.
As a Psychiatry Registrar, you will work within a well-supported supervision and education framework that develops advanced clinical capability in specialist psychiatric and general medical practice within a complex, high-acuity environment. Accredited and unaccredited registrars are encouraged to apply.
Registrars rotate through a range of settings including inpatient units, community teams and specialist services.
The program offers:
* Protected teaching time aligned with RANZCP requirements
* Formal education sessions and case-based learning
* Exposure to diverse diagnostic presentations and multidisciplinary care
* Opportunities to develop leadership capability through teaching and supervision of medical students and HMOs
* Participation in after-hours, on-call and recall rosters is required in accordance with unit needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and examinations
* Develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans
* Document accurate, timely clinical records and admission summaries
* Provide teaching and clinical supervision to medical students and HMOs
What We Are Looking For
* Medical registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
* Enrolment or eligibility for RANZCP training
* Demonstrated competency in psychiatric assessment and risk formulation
* Strong communication skills and commitment to multidisciplinary care
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional information
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All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Charlotte Duncan | SCOT | MHDAS
Email:
Phone:
Application closing date: Wednesday 4, March 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.