• Full time, fixed term until Jan 2027 role  
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  
• $129,048 - $177,622 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave  

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Womens Mental Health Service (WMHS) consists of 2 psychiatry Registrars, several consultants, Clinical Liaison Mental Health clinicians and clinical psychologists. It provides comprehensive Clinical Liaison Psychiatry and Outpatient services to Maternity, Gynaecology, Gynae-oncology, reproductive services, addiction in pregnancy (WADS) and neonatal services. There is extensive teaching and mentoring for stage 3 Registrars wanting experience in Clinical Liaison, Perinatal and Women’s Mental Health, and adult psychiatry. The position can be adapted to advance Psychotherapy training and there is opportunity for observing antenatal psychology groups and following up cases for short-term interventions. 

The WMHS is located within the Women’s Social Model of Health (SMOH) Division which brings together mental health, social work, WADS, and other key women’s psychosocial services in a multidisciplinary fashion which focusses on the psychosocial determinants of health.

About the role

The Psychiatry Registrar will contribute to the provision of an effective and efficient consultation liaison psychiatry service to meet the needs of women who are inpatients or outpatients of the Royal Women’s Hospital who have mental health problems. Registrars undertake a range of training opportunities in clinical and teaching aspects of Women’s Mental Health.

A regular day will see you:

• Provide a consultation-liaison perinatal service to women with mental health problems who are inpatients or outpatients of the Women’s e.g. assessment and management of antenatal and postnatal patients, gynaecology, oncology and other women’s health patients, and involvement with NICU families
• Work with other staff/units of RWH and provide advice, consultation and support to assist in the care of women with mental health problems.
• Contribute to the provision of teaching in women’s mental health to undergraduate students.
• Participate in the delivery of education and training for staff at RWH regarding women’s mental health to our maternity and gynaecology colleagues medical, midwifery and nursing.

About you

You are a current trainee within the Victorian RANZCP Psychiatry Training Program, preferably a Stage 3 Advanced Trainee in either Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Generalist, or Adult psychiatry training. Late Stage 2 trainees are also welcome to apply.

You’ll bring with you:

• Registered as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with de-escalation techniques.

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists.
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services.
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby.
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Yasaman Adli Yasaman at adli2@thewomens.org.au or on (03) 8345 2070.

Application closing date: 1 July 2025