Consultant Psychiatrist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Team 2, Waratah Clinic, IWAMHS

35 hours per fortnight Fractional/Fixed Term from 28/09/26 to 17/12/26

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description

Our Community Mental Health Service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is an integrated service with each team providing comprehensive, truly multidisciplinary care to our consumers. This role is within Community team 2, located at Waratah Clinic, Moonee Ponds.

About The Role

This position is specifically for Consultant Psychiatrists interested in working on the RMH MHSs community team who specialise in working with consumers in the community, based at Waratah Community Mental Health Service. In conjunction with a dynamic senior medical staff team, the position will lead clinical service delivery models at RMH. The Consultant Psychiatrist will work in partnership with the relevant team managers and strongly promote safe, effective and efficient high quality, coordinated care for patients.

The Consultant Psychiatrist will take a leadership role in working closely with the various internal and external health providers to ensure best clinical outcomes for our service users. The Consultant Psychiatrist will undertake the statutory responsibilities of the Delegated Psychiatrist as required under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.

As for all Consultant Psychiatrist with RMH MHSs, there may be times when Consultants are required to undertake alternative duties at a range of different locations as directed by the MD and Director of Acute Mental Health Services, RMH MHS to assist with the safe medical cover of other teams. The position description will be subject to periodic review in accordance with service requirements.

About You

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualificationsFellowship

Please see attached PD for additional information regarding the role. Further questions should be directed to Dr Tina Thomas, Director Clinical – Community

Benefits

A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

For more information, please contact Dr Tina Thomas, Clinical Director for RMH Community Mental Health Services at tina.thomas@mh.org.au or at Waratah Clinic, on 9377 3400.

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.