Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison

Eastern Health

2 months ago

Melbourne, VictoriaPermanent FractionalPsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Eastern Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of.

Lead CL Consultant and Manager as well as Senior CL Clinicians, Psychiatry Registrars and Medical Interns.

provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

Benefits & Compensation

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Work Schedule

Permanent Fractional position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Eastern Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison.

Key Skills

Registered Medical PractitionerFellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of PsychiatristsContinuing Education ProgramsClinical LeadershipService DevelopmentPolicy and PlanningHuman Resource ManagementIndustrial RelationsProfessional SupervisionQuality AssuranceNegotiationAdvocacyConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsFamily Sensitive PracticeUndergraduate Teaching

Requirements

Candidates must be registered medical practitioners in Victoria holding a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, with extensive experience in the mental health sector and clinical leadership for adult acute mental health services. Essential requirements include demonstrated ability in service development, HR management, and strong skills in negotiation, advocacy, and conflict resolution.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison position at Eastern Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Eastern Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Registered Medical Practitioner, Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Continuing Education Programs, Clinical Leadership, Service Development, Policy and Planning, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for the leadership, management, and delivery of clinical service, staff education, and patient advocacy within the Consultation Liaison service. This role also involves assisting with the quality and effectiveness of Adult Mental Health Services through pro...

Benefits package: Mentor and Shadowing program, Study and professional development leave, Fitness Passport for work-life balance, Employee Assistance program, Flexible working hours, Salary packaging options, Private Health Insurance offers, Digital upskilling. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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