Psychiatrist or Paediatrician - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position

Job Reference: 3265

Position Title: Psychiatrist or Paediatrician - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
Classification: HN16 - HN59
Salary per hour (exc. super): $160.20 - $208.45
Hours per fortnight: 14
Employment Status: Fixed Term / Part Time (until 29/5/2026)

Closing date: 21/11/2025

The purpose of this position is to work innovatively alongside the Small-Town Community Development Officer in engaging small towns across the region.  Participating in community consultation, engaging general practitioners, other health professionals and education providers.  Build an understanding of the health and welfare needs of rural and remote communities within the Loddon Southern Campaspe region and support in the development of sustainable modes of care that can be delivered from the Child Health and Wellbeing Local. Bendigo Health CAMHS and requires the Consultant  to provide assessment and treatment to patients of Bendigo Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) working within a multidisciplinary framework.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Dr Samuel Robson Clinical Unit Head on 03 5454 6506 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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