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Title: 2027 Psychiatry Hospital Medical Officers & Unaccredited Registrars
Requisition ID: 6836

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128 Wantirna, VIC, AU, 3152 Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128 Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128 Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156 Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135 Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151 Ringwood, VIC, AU, 3134

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Job Posting Date: 29 Jul 2026
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2027 Psychiatry Hospital Medical Officers & Unaccredited Registrars

Fixed Term Full Time | 12-month duration | Commencing February 2027
Multiple Positions Available | Mental Health and State-wide Services
Experience career progression at a values-based organization

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health Mental Health and State-wide Services provide comprehensive, coordinated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services across the eastern region of Melbourne, supporting an estimated population of 820,000 people. These publicly funded services span all age groups and include Adult, Older Adult, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, as well as state-wide specialist services in personality disorders (Spectrum) and alcohol and other drugs, including the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.

Our services are delivered across a diverse range of inpatient, community and specialist settings. Major sites include Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Healesville and District Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Wantirna Health, Yarra Ranges Health and Yarra Valley Community Health.

Eastern Health offers a highly regarded academic program and dedicated exam preparation program, supporting trainees to meet all Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) training requirements. Our comprehensive training program provides broad and diverse clinical experience across a wide range of settings. In addition, trainees have opportunities to participate in research across a variety of clinical, academic and service development areas.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current General registration with AHPRA or eligibility for Provisional Registration
Demonstrated interest in psychiatry and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Andrea McCormack

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 30/08/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.

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