Overview
The Mental Health Virtual Care Centre (MHVCC) is a district-wide service delivering a time-limited, evidence-based mental health rehabilitation program through a flexible mix of virtual and face-to-face care. The program empowers participants to strengthen their mental health, build resilience, and develop practical skills and support systems to improve daily functioning, quality of life, and overall independence—all within their home and community.
The MHVCC is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and recovery-oriented Consultant Psychiatrist to join a skilled multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapy, nursing, and peer support. Working on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE), the Consultant Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, tailored interventions, and collaborative care planning in line with the NICE Guidelines for Mental Health Rehabilitation for a low-volume caseload of participants.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative model of care that blends clinical excellence with flexibility, accessibility, and person-centred practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping recovery pathways and supporting participants to achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes in their recovery journey.
Organisation context
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service. The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.
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Position details
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours Per Week: 16
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ592700
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide expert medical assessment and management within the department/service and contribute to recovery-oriented care. Specific responsibilities include:
* Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and tailored interventions for a low-volume caseload of participants.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
* Contribute to person-centred practice and flexible delivery of services (virtual and in-person).
Qualifications and requirements
* Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, with demonstrated subspecialty training in Psychiatry.
* Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
* Proven capacity and/or experience in delivering high-quality clinical service and participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education and staff development.
* Demonstrated professional conduct and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites.
* Demonstrated experience in research relevant to the department needs.
Information for applicants
Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified after suitable labour market testing. This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment commences.
SESLHD is committed to a diverse workplace and invites candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. An Aboriginal Employment Consultant is available for support (AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au). For additional information please visit our Stepping Up website.
All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.
* Proficiency in medical registration and eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to high-quality clinical care.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and across multiple sites.
Need more information?
1. Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. For role related queries or questions contact Nicholas Babidge on the email provided.
Applications Close: 25 September 2025
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