Psychiatry Registrar

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Psychiatry Registrar role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for Psychiatry Registrar to join our growing team on a full-time fixed term basis until January 2027.

The Psychiatry Registrar provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad training experience in accordance with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) requirements. Registrars rotate through a range of mental health service areas, working under supervision while supporting consumers, carers and facilities across the Gippsland region.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Psychiatry Registrar is:

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric car under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team activities such as handovers, case reviews and care planning.
• Undertake bio-psycho-social and risk assessments, and contribute to the development of treatment and discharge plans.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, interns and medical students.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and LRH policies.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duties and medical emergencies.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHRPA.
• Enrolment in, or progression towards, fellowship of the RANZCP.
• Strong clinical skills appropriate to your stage of training, with an understanding of the Mental Health and Welling Act.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A professional approach, demonstrating integrity, adaptability, empathy and respect in all interactions.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit via email: MedicalWorkforceUnit@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 30 October 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.