2026 Advanced Trainee - Psychiatry of Old Age
- Full Time | Fixed Term | 86 Hours per fortnight | Commencing August 2026
- Mental Health Service | Work across Eastern Health sites
- Experience career progression at a values-based organisation
Eastern Health
Eastern health is the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
Eastern Health operates from many different locations; our largest sites include Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Healesville and District Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Wantirna Health, Yarra Ranges Health, Yarra Valley Community Health.
The Eastern Health Mental Health and State-wide Services offer comprehensive, coordinated Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Services across all age groups in the Eastern region of Melbourne, covering an estimated population of 820,000 people. These services are publicly funded, and include Adult, Aged, Child & Adolescent, and state-wide specialist services in personality disorder (Spectrum) and drug and alcohol (including Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre).
About the role
Our comprehensive training program addresses all the requirements of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists whilst providing relevant and extensive experience in a wide variety of settings.
Eastern Health runs a highly regarded academic program and exam preparation programs covering all aspects of the training requirements. There are also opportunities for trainees to participate in research in a wide variety of subjects.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current General registration with AHPRA or eligibility for Provisional Registration
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please
Contact Person: Andrea McCormack
Contact Number: 03 9895 3450
Job Posting End Date: 20/06/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.
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