Locum Specialist in Psychiatry - Women's Mental Health (Fractional)

Bayside Health

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.

About the Department

This transformative mental health service supports Victorian women each year with a range of complex mental health conditions, including those who have experienced trauma and sexual abuse, eating disorders and women experiencing perinatal mental health issues.

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Locum Specialist in Psychiatry to provide excellent clinical expertise and service in the Specialist Women’s Mental Health Centre (the Centre). 

The position is for 16 hours per week from April 2026 to May 2027 to provide parental leave backfill.

Qualifications and Experience

• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Psychiatry and experience in the treatment of eating disorders.
• Meets Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Psychiatry
• Experience in teaching and an involvement in research are desirable.

Enquiries: Please contact Dr Jenny Babb via email to [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 1st Feburary 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.