Overview
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - Various opportunities available
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 8195
BARWON DOCTORS
Shape your specialist practice. Design your career. Deliver meaningful impact. Join a progressive, recovery-oriented mental health service where your subspecialty expertise is valued, supported, and actively matched to service need.
* Provide ongoing psychiatric care supporting recovery in the community
* Build long-term therapeutic relationships with consumers
* Work in a collaborative, recovery-focused multidisciplinary team
About The Role
As a leading regional provider, Barwon Health Mental Health Drug Alcohol Service delivers innovative, recovery-focused services across community, acute and specialist programs, supporting individuals throughout their mental health journey.
This role sits within our Adult Community Mental Health service, providing ongoing psychiatric care for consumers living in the community.
You will support continuity of care, working closely with consumers, families and care teams to promote recovery, independence and community connection.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a community setting
* Support long-term recovery planning and relapse prevention
* Collaborate with community services and stakeholders
What We Are Looking For
You are a compassionate and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist who:
* Holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
* Has experience in community mental health settings
* Values continuity of care and consumer-centred practice
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
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
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
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
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.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Danmei Lin | Medical Program Director | Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS)
Email:
Phone: (03) 4215 8731
Application closing date: Monday 27, May 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.
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