Psychiatrist - Virtual Specialist Clinics (53301)
Career Opportunities: Psychiatrist - Virtual Specialist Clinics (53301)
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Reference Number: 53301: Psychiatrist - Virtual Specialist Consults
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Psychiatrist to join the Virtual Specialist Consult department.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) service offers psychiatry specialist advice to community-based clinicians through tele-video. This position will aim to fast-track patient access to specialist advice, particularly for rural/remote patients with general practitioners wanting to manage their patients in the community supported by expert advice.
This role will also support interim provision of stimulant medications for patients with an established diagnosis of ADHD urgently seeking support and unable to acquire timely review, as a short term response whilst awaiting review from their regular provider.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience and good working knowledge in specialty management
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety and strategies to address service access
- Well-developed effective communication skills utilising a Telehealth system
- Undergraduate or postgraduate medical degree
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Joanna Lawrence, Director VSC, Joanna.lawrence@nh.org.au or Cassandra Bramston, Director Operations, Cassandra.bramston@nh.org.au.
Applications close 15 April 2026
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
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Reference Number: 53301: Psychiatrist - Virtual Specialist Consults
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Psychiatrist to join the Virtual Specialist Consult department.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) service offers psychiatry specialist advice to community-based clinicians through tele-video. This position will aim to fast-track patient access to specialist advice, particularly for rural/remote patients with general practitioners wanting to manage their patients in the community supported by expert advice.
This role will also support interim provision of stimulant medications for patients with an established diagnosis of ADHD urgently seeking support and unable to acquire timely review, as a short term response whilst awaiting review from their regular provider.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience and good working knowledge in specialty management
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety and strategies to address service access
- Well-developed effective communication skills utilising a Telehealth system
- Undergraduate or postgraduate medical degree
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Joanna Lawrence, Director VSC, Joanna.lawrence@nh.org.au or Cassandra Bramston, Director Operations, Cassandra.bramston@nh.org.au.
Applications close 15 April 2026
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
Reference Number: 53301: Psychiatrist - Virtual Specialist Consults
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Psychiatrist to join the Virtual Specialist Consult department.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Virtual Specialist Consult (VSC) service offers psychiatry specialist advice to community-based clinicians through tele-video. This position will aim to fast-track patient access to specialist advice, particularly for rural/remote patients with general practitioners wanting to manage their patients in the community supported by expert advice.
This role will also support interim provision of stimulant medications for patients with an established diagnosis of ADHD urgently seeking support and unable to acquire timely review, as a short term response whilst awaiting review from their regular provider.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience and good working knowledge in specialty management
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety and strategies to address service access
- Well-developed effective communication skills utilising a Telehealth system
- Undergraduate or postgraduate medical degree
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Joanna Lawrence, Director VSC, Joanna.lawrence@nh.org.au or Cassandra Bramston, Director Operations, Cassandra.bramston@nh.org.au.
Applications close 15 April 2026
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.