2027 Psychiatry Registrar - First Year
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
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To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About the Role
Monash Health has a large support team for training including the Director of Training, three hospital Site Training Coordinators, and an Examination coordinator. We also have staff Psychotherapy Psychiatrists helping registrars with their Psychotherapy cases.
We provide seven Advanced Training Certificate programs in Generalist, Adult, Consultation-Liaison, Aged, Child and Adolescent, Psychotherapy and Addiction Psychiatry. Forensic placements can also be organised.
Applications are invited from Medical Practitioners, with experience working in psychiatry, who already have full general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
We have 18 positions available in 2027 for entry into our RANZCP accredited special training scheme, which is closely affiliated with Monash University. Monash Health provides quality supervision, excellent training and structured educational programs and opportunities through all stages of specialist training. This diverse organisation includes a rich variety of professional developmental opportunities.
About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate medical professional with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and a passion for psychiatry. With excellent diagnostic, communication, and teamwork skills, you excel in building rapport with patients and working effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Your commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice drives your desire to improve patient outcomes in mental health care. Eager to contribute to research and quality improvement, you are excited to start your career as a Psychiatry Registrar while making a positive impact on those with mental health conditions.
What you need:
- Applicants must have achieved full general AHPRA registration before commencement or they will not be approved by the RANZCP for training in 2026.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
- Working with Children's Certificate
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Martin Preston via email at psych_training@monashhealth.org OR Dr May Loh via phone on (03) 9792 7523 or via email at psych_training@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close May 18th, 2026.