Psychiatry Training Coordinator

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• Opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health Division 
• Lead and support the RANZCP training journey for our Psychiatry Registrars
• Ongoing, part-time position (17.5 hours per week) located in Heidelberg 
• Position available 5 January 2026

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 Mental Health Division

The Mental Health Division (MHD) is committed to providing the highest levels of inpatient, residential, and community care in specialized environments for our patients. The department will lead and excel in research, teaching, and person-centered evidence-based practice to realise its goals. The MHD provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.

About the role 

The Mental Health Division is seeking an innovative, dynamic and skilled Psychiatrist to join the team. You will coordinate and oversee the training and educational requirements of Psychiatry Registrars accredited in the training program of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.  You will ensure registrars receive high quality supervision, clinical experience and professional development.   

You will report to the Medical Director, Mental Health Division and work collaboratively with the mental health staff and teams.  The position is based in Heidelberg but will work across all campuses of Austin Health.

A regular day will see you:   

• Support registrars throughout their training journey, ensuring compliance with RANZCP standards and requirements, and facilitating access to the appropriate supervision, clinical experience, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of educational activities, teaching sessions, and workshops designed to enhance clinical skills and support academic learning. 
• Support structured training pathways and foster a culture of continuous learning to prepare registrars for future consultant roles.

About you 

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

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner in the State of Victoria holding a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent post graduate specialist qualification
• Strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to high standards of medical education are essential.

• Demonstrated engagement, teamwork and collaboration.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

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

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: Charu Gandhi, Divisional Medical Director Mental Health at Charu.Gandhi@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025