• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Part Time, 38 hours per fortnight
• Located in: Frankston, Victoria
• Classification: Specialist Year 1 – Specialist Year 9 plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Bayside Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (BMHWS)- Peninsula Care Group is currently seeking to attract a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist into a multi-disciplinary team leadership position within its new and developing Infant, Child, and Youth (ICY) Service (0-25 years of age).

The position will work closely with the Head of Infant, Child, and Youth Psychiatry and the Clinical Director of Mental Health to further high standards of clinical governance and leadership around Mental Health and Wellbeing Act compliance, patient flow, service quality, evidence-based care, and service improvement.

The position will work closely with the relevant ICY Mental Health manager and colleagues to ensure safe, effective, and cohesive multi- disciplinary care is delivered across the service. It includes providing registrar supervision, leading regular Clinical Case Review and Case Presentation meetings, teaching students, and other leadership activities.

We work within a collegiate environment to provide senior clinical care and leadership to our multi- disciplinary service that is committed to patient centred, personal, safe, effective and connected care. We are proud to be leaders within the state of least restrictive care with the lowest rates of seclusion and use of the MHWA whilst providing high quality care to our community. You will become part of a strong culture of medical leadership within the multidisciplinary environment and supported to be part of a growing research and evidence generating approach to care.

Key duties and responsibilities

•  Provide high quality evidence-based clinical care within the designated scope of practice.
• Support the development of the Infant, Child and Youth program and to achieve its goals and objectives consistent with the strategic plan of Bayside Health and reflecting the vision and mission statements of our organization.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring services and practice, and taking a leadership role in policy and process development.
• Lead and manage senior clinicians and junior medical staff in the mental health & wellbeing service to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Ensure patient flow and care is managed in a person-centred, effective and safe manner.
• Maintain high performance in recovery-based care.
• Be aware of, and work in accordance with, organisational policies and procedures.
• Participate in the On-Call Roster

Please click here to see the position description.

 
 Skills & Experience Required

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
• Relevant Specialist experience/qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• 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
• Leadership and management skills. (Desirable)
• Teaching skills (Desirable)
• Interest in Research (Desirable)

Benefits

• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots

• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

 For role specific information please contact Kerryn Rubin via KRubin@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit via SMSMWU@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03) 9784-7325.

The role ceases advertising on 19th May 2026.  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.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

 Bayside 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 all abilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  

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.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

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

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.