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Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison (CL)

Eastern Health

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Eastern HealthPosted on the employer’s careers page · careers.easternhealth.org.au

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Description (EN)

 

Consultation Liaison Consultant Psychiatrist

  • Permanent part-time | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance 
  • Work across Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss, Wantirna and Peter James Centre
  • Multidisciplinary team | Culture of learning and Development On site parking

 

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

 

About the role

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.

The Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry Service delivers specialist psychiatric consultation and support to medical and surgical inpatients across Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss and Wantirna Hospitals, and Peter James Centre. Working at the interface of medicine and psychiatry, our service aims to improve the quality of care for all patients in Eastern Health with co-existing psychiatric, psychological or behavioural difficulties affecting their medical management. 

 

What you’ll bring

  • Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
  • Membership of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age (FPOA)
  • Extensive experience in the mental health sector, with a strong understanding of legislation relevant to adult acute mental health services
  • Demonstrated clinical leadership experience within adult acute mental health services
  • A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • An understanding of family-sensitive practice and the value of consumer and carer involvement in treatment planning and decision-making
  • Well-developed negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills

 

 

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

  • Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   
  • Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 
  • Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 
  • Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

 

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

 

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 

 Our commitments  

  • 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 
  • We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Click here to view the position description

Contact Person: Shama Aradhye

Contact Number: 8804 9904

Contact Email: Shama.Aradhye@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 16th November 2026

 

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

 

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.


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