Overview
The Barwon Health Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) is a group-based treatment program for people diagnosed with an eating disorder who require more intensive therapy and support. The EDDP offers a holistic approach with a multidisciplinary team including group therapy, individual support, supervised meals, and family/carer involvement. The program aims to empower individuals to reengage meaningfully in their lives and build sustainable recovery, across the lifespan. A core part of this role is to work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team including a psychiatrist, paediatrician, physician, mental health clinicians, dietitian, occupational therapist, lived experience workforce, and exercise physiologist, as an extension of the existing Eating Disorder Service, in work with the manager and administration team. Barwon Health is a large regional health service offering care across primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care, serving more than 500,000 people with more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across 20 sites. Key Responsibilities
Provide medical leadership in the provision of high-quality services to consumers. Contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program of the service. Provide medical lead for Barwon Health Eating Disorder Service (EDS) Day Program; assess suitability for attendance, contribute to treatment planning and goals, support GP management, participate in groups and multidisciplinary care discussions, and liaise with the EDS Paediatric team and inpatient unit as required. Qualifications
Applicants must hold FRACP (Paediatrics), be accredited as a supervisor by the RACP, and be registered with either general or specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Employment Details
Employment Type
- Temporary Part Time Hours per fortnight
- 16 Job Category
- Medical - Specialist Req Id
- 5766 About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care across the life span and many sites, with a strong focus on education, training and research to improve health and wellbeing. About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
MHDAS provides integrated mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support for people of all ages within the Barwon region, with a focus on recovery-oriented service delivery and collaboration with the community. About the Role
The Paediatrician will provide medical leadership for the Barwon Health Eating Disorder Service (EDS) Day Program, including assessment of suitability for attendance, involvement in treatment planning and goals, GP support, group participation and multidisciplinary care discussions, and liaison with BH EDS Paediatric team and inpatient unit as required. Culture and Benefits
You will be part of a highly skilled, professional team with a focus on positive, respectful relationships and ongoing career development. Barwon Health offers a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities and salary packaging. Location and Region
Geelong and Barwon South West Region, with sites including University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, and regional facilities. Geelong offers a vibrant lifestyle with access to coastal and rural communities. Application Details
Application closing date: Wednesday 22 October 2025. For assistance, contact the Mental Health recruitment team at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we can assist. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist | Eating Disorder Service | Day Program 1
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Newtown