Western Health are excited to offer ten Stage 1 Psychiatry trainee positions for 2025, via our comprehensive and highly supportive Psychiatry training program. As one of the fastest growing services in Victoria, we offer a broad range of clinical experiences across all levels of training. Western Health trainees are able to undertake inpatient, community and specialist rotations across multiple sites, with all RANZCP training requirements available within the service. Please see the attached flyer for further information about available rotations.

Western Health’s program is closely tailored to RANZCP’s stages of training. Beginning with weekly interview sessions for Stage 1 trainees, we provide a comprehensive suite of education and training activities (including dedicated specialist support around RANZCP exams and other hurdles). Protected education time allows trainees to undertake both regular internal training and their Formal Education Course requirements each week.

Western Health’s mental health services are proud of our stable and supportive workplace culture. Our services provide an ideal combination of opportunity, by virtue of our size and resources, and support. We prioritise the wellbeing of our junior staff and feel that our program provides an ideal Launchpad to a career in Psychiatry. 

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic medical practitioners to join our team as a 1^st Year Psychiatry Registrar with Western Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for the 2025 Clinical Year (commencing February 2025). Please note that candidates for 2025 Psychiatry Stage 1 training positions must apply to the Victorian Psychiatry Training Committee via PMCV in addition to applying to specific health services.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate at all levels
• Have current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note - eligible applicants will be assisted through this process if not currently registered)
• Have Psychiatry experience as an intern, unaccredited registrar and/or HMO for a full rotation/term (minimum 10 weeks) at time of application

For further information, refer to the attached Position Description.  For any queries, please contact Dr David Syfret (Hospital Coordinator of Training) at David.Syfret@wh.org.au

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) including 3 references with contact details
• Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccination status

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.