Psychiatry Registrar | Training & Unaccredited

Employment Details Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight: Multiple positions available

Job Category: Medical - Registrar

Req Id: 7391

About The Role Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services (MHDAS) at Barwon Health is a comprehensive, specialist public mental health service providing acute, subacute, community and recovery-focused care across the Barwon region.

As a Psychiatry Registrar, you will work within a well-supported supervision and education framework that develops advanced clinical capability in specialist psychiatric and general medical practice within a complex, high-acuity environment. Accredited and unaccredited registrars are encouraged to apply.

Registrars rotate through a range of settings including inpatient units, community teams and specialist services.

Key Benefits

Welcoming unaccredited registrars and registrars in psychiatry training

Diverse acute, subacute and community rotations

Strong consultant supervision and formal teaching program

Program Offers

Protected teaching time aligned with RANZCP requirements

Formal education sessions and case-based learning

Exposure to diverse diagnostic presentations and multidisciplinary care

Opportunities to develop leadership capability through teaching and supervision of medical students and HMOs

Participation in after-hours, on-call and recall rosters is required in accordance with unit needs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and examinations

Develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans

Document accurate, timely clinical records and admission summaries

Provide teaching and clinical supervision to medical students and HMOs

Qualifications / What We Are Looking For

Medical registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)

Enrolment or eligibility for RANZCP training

Demonstrated competency in psychiatric assessment and risk formulation

Strong communication skills and commitment to multidisciplinary care

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

Contact Contact person: Charlotte Duncan | SCOT | MHDAS

Email: charlotte.duncan@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 8731

Application closing date: Wednesday 25, March 2026

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)

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.

Application Instructions 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.

Additional Information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All Appointments Are Subject To

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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