Consultant - Psychiatrist

Reference Number: 2105   

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist  

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time until 30/06/2026

Hours per Fortnight: 30.4 

Classification: Specialist Year 1 – 9 (HM33 - HM41) (depending on qualification and experience in this field) 

Location: Beta Street, Seymour  

Closing date: 14/10/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Clinical Director of Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service - Vibhay Raykar Email: Vibhay.Raykar@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 Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the role: 

The Consultant Psychiatrist in Infant, Child & Youth Psychiatry is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of services to allocated patients of GV-ICYMHWS both in hospital and community settings through the provision of psychiatric assessments, consultation and treatment. The Consultant Psychiatrist Staff Specialist as a member of GV-ICYMHWS, a multidisciplinary team is expected to participate in relevant training and staff development programs and contribute medical expertise to the functioning of the team. This position amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.

The following duties are inclusive of but not limited to the following:

• You occupy a senior clinical position, and are expected to undertake clinical assessments to a high standard, maintain a scholarly knowledge of patients under your care, and demonstrate a capacity to develop and lead a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• You are expected to provide clinical leadership to GV- ICYMHWS.
• You are expected to assess and manage infant, child and youth patients according to the current best standards, using the best available evidence and meeting the requirements of relevant law, ethics and community needs under the direction Clinical Director of GV-ICYMHWS.
• Be familiar with health policy and legislation that applies to young people and their families and ensure the clinical team adheres with them.
• Ensure documentation pertaining to patients under your care, including those of colleagues in your team and under your supervision is maintained to a high standard.
• You are expected to undertake, where appropriate, liaison with other care providers including GV Health Department of Paediatrics, Family, Child and Youth Services in the region and GVAMHS partners such as Non-Governmental Organisations, and other relevant agencies such as legal representatives. 

Essential:

• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, i.e., be eligible to register through Specialist pathway.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in providing psychiatric care to children with mental health disorders.
• High level of knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and in particular its application to community care.
• Demonstrated ability in the provision clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and partnerships. 

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'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful communityrray
• 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 (EAP) 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

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's 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.