Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1930705
Position overview
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Psychiatric Registrar to join South West Healthcare's Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Services (ICYMHS) team.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with infants, children, young people, and their families across a broad range of mental health presentations. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented and family-centred care within community and outpatient settings.
The role is ideal for trainees with an interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, providing strong clinical exposure and development opportunities within a supportive environment.
About the service
South West Healthcare's ICYMHS provides comprehensive mental health services for young people aged 0-25 years, including:
Our service is recognised for its integrated, client-centred model of care, working closely with consumers, families, and carers within a recovery framework.
What you bring
As a Psychiatric Registrar, you will demonstrate:
You will be supported by experienced Consultant Psychiatrists through structured supervision and mentoring.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to appl y
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 28 June 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.
For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Freddie Johansson (Clinical Director Mental Health and Wellbeing Services) on (03) 5561 9184 or email [email protected] or Paula Conlan (Medical Recruitment Manager) via email [email protected]
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
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