Description

Reference Number: 2685   

Job Title: Psychiatry Registrar - August 2026

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full - Time Until 01/08/2027                                                         

Hours per Fortnight: 86 (Multiple positions)

Classification: Registrar, Years 1 - 6+ (HM25-HM30) 

Location: Graham Street, Shepparton 

Closing date: 30/06/2026

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
   

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the role:

The Registrar will be predominantly based in Shepparton caring for inpatients and outpatients. Most mental health programmes are located at the Graham Street site. Registrars may be required to work offsite including clinics in Shepparton outside hospital campus, visiting Seymour or Cobram and performing home visits.

The basic and advanced training registrars are expected to adhere to the following guidelines in performing their training, work and other tasks as part of their role with GV Health. These principles are a guide only and the Registrars are encouraged to adapt to any new roles/ expectations from time to time depending on the needs of the organisation.

GOULBURN VALLEY AREA MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICE (GVAMH&WS)

GVAMH&WS is a department of GV Health which provides an innovative range of services for those individuals suffering from or at risk of serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term support and care. GVAMH&WS caters to the need of a population of more than 150,000 people in North-Central Victoria extending from the outer fringes of metropolitan Melbourne in the south, up to the Murray River in the North. The services are provided to the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, City of Greater Shepparton and Moira. GVAMH&WS aims to provide consumer / carer focused and culturally sensitive practice for people living within the region.

GVAMH&WS is affiliated with the Rural Clinical School at the University of Melbourne in Shepparton to provide teaching for medical students. The service has an active academic and research environment with regular structured teaching activities.

Lived Experience Workforce

Lived Experience Workforce (LEW) are based at GVAMH&WS in Monash Street, Shepparton. The aim of Consumer Consultants is to provide opportunities for consumers to have input into the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of Mental Health Services.

Training in Psychiatry within GVAMH&WS

GVAMH&WS is currently accredited for basic psychiatry training and advanced training in General Adult Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Consultant Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Our psychiatry training program is designed to facilitate and provide all the training and educational needs as per RANZCP Fellowship requirements. The service endeavours to maintain an environment that is conducive and encouraging for the trainees to achieve their educational and career goals. All the trainees will have an opportunity to complete all mandatory rotations and competencies required towards the Fellowship training within the service with adequate supervision. This includes the long psychotherapy case and exam preparations. The service also runs Balint groups dedicated for the trainees.

A detailed list of our subspecialties can be found on our career's website.
 

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
   

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.