Career Medical Officer – Psychiatry

About the role

You will bring your skills, knowledge and confidence to the role of Career Medical Officer, working closely with Consultant Psychiatrists as part of dedicated multidisciplinary clinical teams. This permanent full‑time/part‑time position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals while delivering high‑quality psychiatric and medical care within a supportive and patient‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical care alongside accredited Visiting Medical Officers, including facilitating psychiatric risk assessments and comprehensive medical assessments and management of consumers.
• Support patient assessment, treatment planning, ongoing care and discharge processes while maintaining accurate clinical documentation, medication records and transfer summaries.
• Participate in case reviews, case conferences, training sessions and professional development activities.
• Contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives and support committees within the hospital’s clinical governance framework.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in Psychiatry and General Practice.

Required profile

• General registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Genuine interest in Psychiatry and commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) services is desirable, with training and support available.

Required skills

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Psychiatric risk assessment

What we offer

• Welcoming and supportive culture with highly competitive salary and entitlements.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits, including novated leasing and additional superannuation.
• Flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well‑being programs for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Permanent full‑time term with paid parental leave (9 weeks full pay, 28 weeks half pay).
• Opportunities for education, professional development and assistance with Australian work visas and employer‑nominated sponsorship.