• Permanent Full Time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Located in: Frankston, Victoria
• Classification: HM33-HM41

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

This position is one of the lead psychiatrists in the Adult service at Bayside Health, Peninsula Care Group and will lead one of the key work streams.

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.

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Skills & Experience Required

• 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.

Ideally, the successful candidate will also have an interest in teaching, with appropriate skills to support this interest, or an interest in research.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Dr Kerryn Rubin on (03) 9784-7110.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9784-7325.

The role ceases advertising on 2nd March 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.