2027 Unaccredited Psychiatry Registrar

• Location: Sunshine/Footscray Hospitals
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2027 clinical year)
• Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health welcomes you to apply for an unaccredited Psychiatry registrar position with our Mental Health and Wellbeing Services. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams across a range of stimulating settings, including inpatient, community and subspecialty rotations. Our service is undergoing an exciting phase of expansion and diversification, as we grow to meet the needs of Melbourne’s burgeoning western suburbs. Amidst this growth, we are committed to maintaining our reputation as a stable and supportive service, with ample tailored educational opportunities and a focus on positive workplace culture and staff wellbeing.

In joining our organisation, you will find a unique opportunity to expand your skills and confidence while working across interesting and well-supported clinical settings. As a Psychiatry registrar with Western Health, you will make a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties, while also building the foundations for your own career in Psychiatry.

Key responsibilities:

• Provision of high-quality standards of patient care. This includes the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for care in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Accepting accountability for own actions and seeking guidance if situations exceed the scope of practice of an Unaccredited Registrar.
• To attend training/educational activities including Grand Rounds, Colloquia and other local training opportunities.
• To provide clinical support for other Unaccredited Registrars where this may be required due to workload or other unforeseen circumstances.

About you:

For local Graduates:

• Completed a medical degree in Australia/New Zealand and able to provide evidence of your qualifications.
• Full general Medical Registration status with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• (AHPRA) OR on Competent Authority Pathway with AHPRA; and
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Psychiatry, including Psychiatry HMO experience - at least one full rotation (i.e. minimum 8 - 10 weeks).

For International Medical Graduates: 

• Primary qualification in medicine and surgery awarded by a training institution listed in the current.
• International Medical Education Directory (IMED) of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), and so eligible to apply for assessment under the Standard pathway with AHPRA.
• Have already applied for primary source verification of their primary qualifications by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
• Must have passed their AMC MCQ and Clinical examinations.
• Achieved a high standard on English language testing (e.g. IELTS >8 band score) given the need for a high proficiency of English in Psychiatric practice; and
• Meet the recency of practice standard with AHPRA – no breaks in practice.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. 

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. 

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 
• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about providing Best Care to patients, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact David Syfret via ************@wh.org.au. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.