Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Response

Reference number: 2785

Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Response 

Employment type: Permanent Full - Time                                                       

Hours per fortnight: 76 

Classification: Specialist Year 1 - Year 9 (HM33 - HM41)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 29/07/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Ravi Bhat on Ravi.Bhat@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

GV Health is a leader in healthcare delivery in the Hume region.  Our services include an Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s Services, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Mental Health and community based health programs. Our main sites are at Shepparton, Tatura and Rushworth, with additional services at Seymour, Benalla and Wodonga.

About the division and team:

GV Health is the main Health Care provider in the Hume Region and is currently undergoing a $229 million redevelopment, this redevelopment will include a new renal dialysis unit, an expanded emergency department including satellite medical imaging, inpatient wards, extended theatre space, intensive care unit, a new kitchen, mortuary and the establishment of a Women’s and Children’s precinct featuring a new, special care nursery, paediatric ward and refurbished maternity ward.

Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GVAMHWS) is GV Health’s division of mental health and provides mental health services across the age span over a catchment area covering five local government areas of Moira, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Mitchell and Murrindindi. GVAMHWS recently underwent transformation in accordance with the Royal Commission requirements and created Aged based service streams. The Acute Response team of the Engagement and Access Mental Health and Wellbeing service stream (EAMHWS) is responsible for assessment of people of all ages.

The role:

The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for clinical leadership within the Acute Response Access Team to ensure that the consumers of the service receive treatment and care that is of the highest quality in a safe manner. The Consultant Psychiatrist is expected to work in partnership with the Manager of the Acute Response Access Team. The key expectation for the role is to develop the team to provide a high quality, integrated and seamless service to the consumers of GVAMHWS presenting with acute and/or severe conditions for assessment and short-term treatment. This will involve promoting relationships between the Acute Response Access Team and other groups, both internal and external to GV Health. Internally, the position will work collaboratively with GV Health Emergency Department, Wanyarra, other age-based Community Mental Health Teams that are part of Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and Adult & Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Externally, the Consultant Psychiatrist is expected to work collaboratively with Victorian Police, Ambulance, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Moira Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals (GSSM Locals), Victorian Legal Aid, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and other agencies. This position amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for supervision of RANZCP trainees and medical students of the University of Melbourne.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply: 

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.

Our benefits: 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements: 

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.