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Registrar | Transcultural Psychiatry


Company : St Vincent's Health Australia


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Registrar | Transcultural Psychiatry role at St Vincent''s Health Australia3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Registrar | Transcultural Psychiatry role at St Vincent''s Health AustraliaSTP Registrar position Victorian Transcultural Mental Health/Foundation House (The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture)/St Vincents Mental HealthParticipation in after-hours/on-call psychiatry registrar rosterJob Description:STP Registrar position Victorian Transcultural Mental Health/Foundation House (The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture)/St Vincents Mental HealthBrunswick locationParticipation in after-hours/on-call psychiatry registrar rosterApplications are invited for an advanced psychiatry registrar with a specific interest in working with consumers and carers from diverse backgrounds as well as in the psychology of trauma. This is an accredited training position jointly held by Victorian Transcultural Mental Health and The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture and supported by St Vincents Mental Health, funded under the Federal Governments Specialist Training Program.About The RoleThis position involves assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health issues affecting the diverse communities at Foundation House. The registrar will be expected to provide psychological interventions for presentations related to trauma (under supervision) as well as general psychiatric care in an outpatient setting at Foundation House. The registrar will also assist with educational, service development, and consultation services offered by VTMH.In addition to clinical supervision from on-site consultant psychiatrists and joining a multidisciplinary cross-cultural health team, the position is supported by an extensive academic and educational program offered by St Vincents Mental Health.There is an expectation that the successful applicant contribute to the on-call roster at St Vincents Mental Health.Classifications for this position will range from HM26 - HM30 ($136,413.16 - $177,622.12 pro rata per annum) + salary sacrifice and excluding superYour ContributionBachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery or equivalentCurrent unrestricted registration with AHPRA or eligibility for general registrationRegistration as a medication prescriberCurrent National criminal history check or willing to obtain oneWhat We Can Offer YouSalary Packaging Increase your take home pay!Culture of Continuous ImprovementAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesLocated in Fitzroy with CBD and Gertrude St at our doorstepAvailable Trams for our Fitzroy Campus 11, 12, 109, 86, 96Fitzroy Main building only 500m from Parliament StationSVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and educationTalk to me application - facilitate better conversations with patients and residents of culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingAbout the Mental Health Department at St Vincents HospitalSt. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) emphasizes strengths and recovery opportunities for individuals experiencing mental health issues and illness. In doing so we acknowledge cultural diversity and recognize the role of psychosocial vulnerability and trauma but aim to foster a spirit of resilience which sees the individual driving their recovery professionally supported by their treating team. St Vincent''s mental health includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.St Vincents trainees have access to a wealth of specialist experiences including dual diagnosis, aboriginal mental health, psychiatry of trauma, psychotherapy, perinatal psychiatry, psycho-oncology, consultation liaison psychiatry, psychiatry of old age, and forensic psychiatry. Trainees are rotated to Austin and Eastern Health or to a new private rotation at Gertrude Street Clinic for their child and adolescent mental health experience.Working at St VincentsSt Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter for your application.Please ensure your two referee''s are listed on the bottom of your CV.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Further information please contact:Dr Justin KuayConsultant Psychiatrist VTMHEmail: justin.kuay@svha.org.auClosing Date:11 July 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.For further information, visit or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSeniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at St Vincent''s Health Australia by 2xGet notified about new Psychiatry Resident jobs in Greater Melbourne Area.2025 Unaccredited Psychiatry Registrar - August 2025Footscray, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago2026 Psychiatry Registrar / Medical OfficerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks ago2026 Hospital in the Home (HiTH) Medical RegistrarMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$2,481.70-A$3,415.81 2 weeks ago2026 Internal Medicine - Registrar Advanced TraineeMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$2,481.70-A$3,415.81 2 weeks agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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