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Australia, Sunshine Hospital · Job Posted March 27, 2026
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Job Description
This is an opportunity for dynamic General Psychiatrists, Addiction Psychiatrists and Addiction Medicine Specialists to join the Addiction Medicine team at Western Health. The Specialist Addiction Services of Western Health offer innovative and diverse programs including Dual Diagnosis Services, Residential Services, Custodial Programs, Specialist Outpatient Programs, Youth & Family Services and Hospital Inpatient Addiction Medicine Services. We provide specialist services for patient groups marked by significant trauma and marginalisation, and a broad range of co-existing and complex needs.
Job Responsibility
Addiction Specialist clinical care to consumers of Drug Health Services and Western Health
Clinical leadership and clinical governance to clinical programs of Drug Health Services and Western Health
Work closely with Director of Drug Health Services, Head of Unit for Addiction Medicine, and Program Managers to plan and co-ordinate services
Junior Medical Staff Supervision and support Specialist Training
Contribution to evaluation, improvement and research initiatives
Requirements
Recognised qualifications as a Consultant Psychiatrist (FRANZCP, Advanced Certificate in Addiction Psychiatry preferred) or Addiction Medicine (FAChAM)
Well-developed professional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to professional development of yourself and others
Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivery of evidence-based best care
Experience in and enjoy teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and the broader team
Involved in service evaluation and audits
What we offer
Superannuation
Salary Packaging
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education