Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist - Dandenong Hospital

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About Mental Health at Monash Health

The Mental Health program aims to deliver high quality mental health care to people living in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the largest mental health programs in Victoria delivering services across the lifespan.

The Mental Health Program is organised into the following and each has a designated Operations Director and Unit Director working in partnership together and have Operational Managers and local Team Managers across all services within the program:

• Casey Adult Mental Health Services (Casey AMHS)
• Dandenong Adult Mental Health Services (Dandenong AMHS)
• Clayton Adult Mental Health Services (Clayton AMHS)
• Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS)
• Youth Mental Health Services
• Monash Health Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
• Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics, including Agile Complex Mood Clinics and Cognitive Processing Therapy Clinics for PTSD
• Wellness and Recovery Centre

About the Role

This is a full time 1.0 EFT / 38hrs per week ongoing Consultant Psychiatrist position for two inpatient units located at Danenong Hospital.

• 0.4 EFT (15.2hrs) in West 4, an eating disorder inpatient unit consisting of 4 beds.
• 0.6 EFT (22.8hrs) in Unit 2, a 25-bed adult ward that provides inpatient mental health care primarily for consumers aged 18-24, while also supporting adult consumers over the age of 25.

 Sessional applicants may be considered for specific components of the position, however, preference will be given to candidates seeking a full-time appointment.

About You

What you need: 

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
• Working with Children's Check
• Experience in Youth Psychiatry is desirable, but not essential
• Applications from senior registrars awaiting fellowship are welcomed

What we offer: 

• Mentorship and opportunities to develop your leadership skills
• Salary packaging 
• Onsite discounted staff parking 
• Discounted banking (BankVic) 
• Onsite Gym 
• Access to professional development courses and seminars 

Position Description can be found here

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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. 

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include: 

• Reference checks.
• A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months.
• A current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same).
• Proof of immunisation.

Candidates who are deemed appointable but are not successful at interview may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within six months of the interview date.

For further information or if you are interested, please contact:

Dr Angeline Thiagarajah (Unit Director, Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services) OR

Dr Miguel Fernandez (Service Director, Infant, Child, Family and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, and Wellness and Recovery Centre) on (03) 9792 7450.

Applications close July 23rd, 2025.