Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the department

The Austin Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry service provides psychiatric support for medical and surgical inpatients across Austin Health sites (Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, and Royal Talbot Hospital). The Austin CL Psychiatry service supports inpatients across Austin Health by addressing the overlap of physical and mental health to improve patient care.

About the role

The Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist provides clinical leadership, supervises registrars, supports staff education, advocates for patients, and contributes to service quality and development within a multidisciplinary team.

• Hours per week:  14

• Employment status:  Fractional permanent
• Position available:  22 December 2025

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You will be working with a team of professionals to make a difference to consumers impacted by mental health difficulties. 

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of consultation liaison psychiatry (with relevant experience or RANZCP Advanced Certificate/equivalent).
• Accredited supervisor for RANZCP training in accordance with RANZCP guidelines.
• Experience across varied settings, including emergency and rehabilitation services.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with general hospital teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care across the lifespan (paediatric to aged care).
• Capacity to collaborate with medical and surgical teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Working with Children Check (WWC Check) in compliance with the Working with Children Act 2005.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Maryam Ejareh dar, Clinical Director Specialty Services at Maryam.EJAREHDAR@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the  position description for further details.

Application closing date: 21 September 2025

Application instructions:

Please click on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.
As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application.  Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit
Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
• Working with Children’s Check Card