Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist

Step into a groundbreaking role at Cabrini Elsternwick, home to Australia’s first private women’s-only mental health service. We offer compassionate, trauma-informed care with a focus on recovery.

Join our dedicated team at Cabrini Elsternwick as a Consultant Psychiatrist.

• Clinical Support: Work alongside advanced psychiatric trainees

• Convenience: Free onsite parking for medical staff

• Attractive Incentives: Private consulting suites available for admitting psychiatrists

• Diverse Work Opportunities: Choose between Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) and ongoing salaried positions (full time, part time or sessional)

• Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year plus meal and entertainment, and paid leave and CME options for salaried positions

About Us

Cabrini Women’s Mental Health leads the way in addressing women’s unique mental health challenges. From mood disorders and complex trauma to PTSD, burnout, and sleep disorders, our holistic approach supports women on their path to recovery. We offer personalised 10–14-day inpatient care paired with an intensive community day program.

Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, art therapists, and exercise physiologists; professionals of all genders dedicated to delivering excellent care.

The Role

Join our innovative service offering comprehensive inpatient and intensive day programs designed specifically for women. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for admitting inpatients and delivering compassionate, women-focused care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About You

As a Consultant Psychiatrist passionate about improving mental health outcomes for women. You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration and valid professional indemnity insurance

• Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions, including admitting and managing inpatients

• A commitment to excellence in clinical practice, conducting regular reviews, and ongoing professional development.

• A dedication to evidence-informed practice, continuously integrating the latest research and clinical guidelines into patient care.

Why Cabrini? Cabrini Health is a leading Catholic, private health service, inspired by the Cabrini Sisters' mission. For 75 years, we’ve been transforming lives with compassion, innovation, and cutting-edge care. Join a team that’s not only focused on clinical excellence but also committed to serving our community, from asylum seekers to rural communities.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today.

For more information, contact: Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - 0429 028 852 or Sharon Sherwood - 0422 290 075

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.