Addiction Medicine - Advanced Trainee

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is looking for an Addiction Medicine Advanced Trainee for a 12-month full-time fixed-term position starting 1 February 2027. The Addiction Medicine Service supports people with drug and alcohol and behavioural addictions across inpatients, outpatients, the emergency department, an ED Hub and outreach in the CBD. The role is accredited for advanced training in Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry and is supported by a multidisciplinary team including consultants, a nurse practitioner, nurses and consumer liaison staff.

Required profile

• Current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualification
• An eligible FRANZCP/FRACP trainee or equivalent specialist training program relevant to addiction medicine
• Interest in completing the Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry training
• Completed opioid pharmacotherapy training before starting work

Required skills

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• Ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong commitment to high-quality care

What we offer

• Values-based organisation with career diversity, professional advancement, training and research opportunities, and mentorship and leadership programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including an on-site staff gym, staff medical service, employee assistance program and peer support program
• Salary packaging options and discounted on-site car parking

Applicants must upload a cover letter addressed to Dr Nazila Jamshidi, their current curriculum vitae and references, and referees must be submitted at the time of application. Interviews start as soon as suitable candidates are received; appointments are subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check and a Working With Children Check.