• Richmond location
  
• 2 Year Fixed Term Full Time  or Part Time Contract
  
• Possibility of flexible working arrangements 

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs. Spectrum specialises in personality disorder and complex trauma. Spectrum is a centre of clinical excellence for personality disorder and the state-wide specialist personality disorder service for Victoria, funded by the Department of Health and provided by Eastern Health

About Spectrum

Spectrum specialises in personality disorder and complex trauma. Spectrum is a centre of clinical excellence for personality disorder and the state-wide specialist personality disorder service for Victoria, funded by the Department of Health and provided by Eastern Health.

Spectrum provides direct clinical care for people with complex and or severe personality disorder, secondary consultations and second opinions for clinicians working with people experiencing complex trauma or personality disorders and workforce development opportunities. Underpinning these areas are Spectrum’s research, innovation and evaluation activities. Spectrum provides leadership and advocacy for appropriate access to evidence based healthcare and other supports for individuals and their carers living with personality disorder across Australia.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced mental health professional to contribute to and develop Spectrum's clinical programme. The roles being advertised can range from part time to full time employment as negotiated at interview. You will be provided with specialist evidence based training along with many opportunities for growth and development.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Relevant qualifications as per the essential criteria
• Passion and experience in working with people with personality disorder
• Experience working within the Public Mental Health Services
• Interest in developing empirically supported treatment approaches for people with personality disorder
• Dedication to the evidence based therapeutic approaches for people with personality disorder
• Willingness to contribute to research and growing evidence base therapies
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Current registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**