- Permanent or FixedTerm | Full-time or Part-time
Senior Consultantlevel role | Competitive salary package + benefits - Regional Victoria | Public Health Service
- Shape mental health at the very beginning of life
- Salary package up to $440 plus more – relocation and visa sponsorship supported.
- IMGs eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway or psychiatrists assessed as substantially comparable by RANZCP are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UK & Irishtrained Psychiatrists holding CCT / CCST are eligible for a fast-tracked route to specialist practice in Australia.
This is a rare opportunity for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with a special interest in infancy to join a developing infant mental health and early childhood service.
The role is ideal for a thoughtful, relationship-focused psychiatrist who values early intervention, attachment-based work, and multidisciplinary collaboration and who wants a sustainable, rewarding career alongside a calm, connected lifestyle .
The service
You’ll work within a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) with strong links to:
- Perinatal mental health services
- Paediatrics and maternity services
- Community and safeguarding teams
You’ll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and allied health clinicians.
The role
- Consultant responsibility for infant and early childhood mental health care
- Parent–infant and family-based assessments and interventions
- Clinical leadership within CAMHS
- Supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
- Contribution to service development and model-of-care design
- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
Offers calm, connected living without professional isolation:
- Short commutes and affordable housing
- The Murray River, cycling, walking trails, food and wine on your doorstep
- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
- Easy access to Melbourne and Sydney via road or regular flights
What’s on offer
- Competitive public sector remuneration with generous allowances
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support
- Flexible full-time or part-time options
- Supportive executive and clinical leadership
- Opportunity to shape and grow infant mental health services
- FRANZCP (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) or equivalent
- Special interest or advanced experience in infant mental health / early childhood (0–5 years)
- Eligible for specialist registration in Australia
- IMGs eligible for the expedited or specialist pathway are encouraged to apply
If you’re looking to practise high-impact psychiatry at the earliest stage of life, while enjoying a lifestyle that supports reflection, balance, and family life this role is worth exploring.
Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to nickiw@ccjobs.com.au
Call: Nicki Wade on +61 401 010 048 for a confidential discussion
