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.
* Lead care in a 32-bed acute inpatient mental health unit
* Manage complex presentations in a high-acuity hospital setting
* Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
About the role
Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) is one of the largest regional mental health services in Australia, delivering comprehensive, recovery-oriented care across acute, community and specialist programs. Recognised as a leader in mental health reform, MHDAS is at the forefront of innovative service delivery aligned to Victoria’s Royal Commission into Mental Health.
Based at the Swanston Centre, our 32-bed acute inpatient unit, this role provides specialist psychiatric leadership within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment supporting consumers experiencing acute mental health episodes.
You will play a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based inpatient care while supporting timely discharge and transition to community services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead inpatient care and treatment planning for acute presentations
* Provide clinical supervision and support to junior medical staff
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise consumer outcomes
What We Are Looking For
You are a collaborative and adaptable Consultant Psychiatrist who:
* Holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
* Has strong acute inpatient or hospital-based experience
* Demonstrates leadership and commitment to high-quality 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
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o 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
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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au
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.