Consultant Psychiatrist

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

• A Consultant Psychiatrist Position, part of Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at one of the most innovative and effective Mental Health Services in Victoria
• Working as a part of a highly collegial team, with a positive workplace culture, you will have the opportunity to help deliver mental health services that value connection and trauma informed care, and put the individual and their family at the heart of what we do.
• Peninsula Health are National Leaders in Least Restrictive Care and have eliminated the use of seclusion as a practice across all inpatient settings. From January 2026 we will we moving our service to the new, state of the art, Peninsula University Hospital.
• Classification – As per award (Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026)

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

In January 2026, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service will merge to form Bayside Health. This will further expand the opportunities in the future for involvement across a much broader network.

What You Will Be Doing

This position is for a consultant psychiatrist in the Adult service at Peninsula Health, and will initially be based in the newly built Adult Inpatient Unit, with scope to move between teams in future.

We work within a collegiate environment to provide senior clinical care and leadership to our multidisciplinary service that is committed to patient centred, personal, safe, effective and connected care.

You will be working to promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring services and practice as well as taking a leadership role in policy and process development.

You will lead and manage senior and junior medical staff in your allocated units to achieve optimum outcomes.

As part of a broader team you will support the further development of innovative, rights based, and person centred care.

Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Medical Practitioner Registration in Australia.
• Relevant Specialist experience.
• Relevant track record and experience in clinical management.
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on

For role specific information contact Dr Kerryn Rubin on

The role ceases advertising on 9th December 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to 'Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026' salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.