Addiction Psychiatry Registrar

Addiction Psychiatry Registrar

• Fixed Term Full Time | From February February 2027
• Turning Point | Hamilton Centre Eastern Health
• Would suit Stage 2 RANZCP Trainee

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

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This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Turning Point is a lead alcohol and other drug agency with a large clinical team across several sites. The Hamilton Centre is a Victoria wide initiative to build capacity in the management of co-occurring disorders coordinated by Turning Point. This role will involve working with the Hamilton Centre team as well as providing support to an innovative MHW "Local" based in the Eastern suburbs, with a large lived experience staff in public facing roles. The position will be accredited for addiction psychiatry training with supervision from our addiction psychiatrists and based in an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team.

About you

The position would suit an applicant with:

• RANZCP traineeship Stage 3
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team
• An interest in learning more about management of co-occurring disorders
• An appetite for new and innovative peer-based approaches to care

*We welcome enquiries from interested trainees.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

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If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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Contact Person: Matthew Frei

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Job Posting End Date: 01/10/2025

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