Psychiatry Registrar (Advanced trainee in Addiction Psychiatry)
Psychiatry Registrar (Advanced Trainee in Addiction Psychiatry)
Full Time, Fixed Term January 2028
About the Organisation
The Mildura Base Public Hospital’s Mental Health Services offers a full range of specialist public mental health services, including inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee region, a population of approximately 80,000 people.
The service provides a complete psychiatry training program for 14 accredited and non-accredited registrars, supported by 9 supportive and engaging Consultant Psychiatrists readily available for supervision.
About the Role
We are seeking applications from an adventurous Stage 3 Psychiatry Registrar to commence or continue as an Advanced Trainee in Addiction Psychiatry through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Advanced Training Certificate program. Dual-accredited Advanced Training in Consultation‑Liaison or General Adult Psychiatry would also be considered.
The 2 year position is available for commencement in February 2026, with ongoing employment options available.
The Addictions post offers inpatient, outpatient, and CL work, a pharmacotherapy clinic, and withdrawal support in a range of residential and non‑residential settings. The service also has a Hepatitis C micro‑elimination project across MBPH, a new outpatient regional pharmacotherapy service, and support for the development of a new 32‑bed state‑funded residential detox and rehab in Mildura.
This role is unique in offering:
* Inpatient and outpatient clinic opportunities meeting all certificate requirements
* Experience in a well‑supported rural Australian setting
* Outpatient clinic experience in Aboriginal mental health with two Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
* Dedicated time and opportunities for service development and research, including support from two professors of psychiatry
* Rural workforce incentive payment and accommodation support
* Extensive teaching opportunities in collaboration with the Monash Rural Medical School
* A position that is uniquely tailored to your interests and training requirements
About You
* Be an accredited Stage 3 Trainee in the RANZCP Fellowship Program by February 2026.
* Be eligible for or accepted into an RANZCP Advanced Training Certificate program in Addiction Psychiatry.
* Have General Registration as an Australian Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
* Commitment to professional development, ideally with an interest in research, education and service development
* Have an interest in gaining additional experience in rural and Aboriginal mental health
What we can offer you
* Located on the Murray River and bordering NSW, Mildura provides a cultural and lifestyle experience few rural and metropolitan cities can offer. The fantastic restaurants serving the bountiful local produce and wine make Mildura a popular tourist destination.
* Access to Salary Packaging (pay less tax!) and novated leasing
* Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program
* Free parking
* Supportive and innovative team environment
* Our amazing location! Further information regarding Mildura @www.visitmildura.com.au
* Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
* Accommodation assistance on arrival
* Base annual salary before allowances - range $148,668 to $177,580.
* (Dependent on years of service, as per Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement)
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.
For a copy of the position description and/or further information on the hospital, please visit our website: https://www.mbph.org.au/careers/career-opportunities/
Enquiries regarding this position can be made by contacting:
* Dr Robert Lundin, Site Coordinator of Training – Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
* E: *******@mbph.org.au
Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, an Employee working with children’s check and undertake immunisation screening prior to commencement.
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