• Develop leadership experience and make a contribution to a diverse team


• Gain exposure in a high pressure role to assist you in future career prospects


• Enhance your career within an internationally recognised service

About the facility 

The Swanston Centre is a 32 bed acute psychiatric admission unit providing Recovery Orientated care delivery for people aged 16 and over, experiencing the effects of major mental illness/distress.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that value client centeredness, holistic care, accessibility, family inclusiveness, best practice, and ongoing professional development. We are fortunate to enjoy excellent internal relationships within our wide range of clinical programs. We have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the role 

The Swanston Centre Inpatient Acute is seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager to provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers within the Swanston Centre; as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic Recovery Based Model. As a leader in the unit you will provide co-ordination, leadership and supervision of staff in the daily operations of the unit.

This position will include some rotation to nightshift depending on service requirements.

This role will allow you to thrive professionally in providing your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services. Apply now to join the team multiple positions available!

About the culture

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community. As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient centred care.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Join a caring, agile, knowledgeable, highly skilled team
• Be heard and appreciated for your ideas on improving the patient outcome experience
• Epworth Geelong, located in Waurn Ponds next to Deakin University

The Role
Working in a full time, part time or casual capacity (let us know in your cover letter) you will be part of a growing Coronary Care Unit at Epworth Geelong. The unit consists of acute and cardiac-specific beds catering for elective and emergency admissions from within the hospital and external to the hospital. Offering a wide variety of cardiac services to the community the team strives for excellence in customer care and best practice.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering an exceptional patient experience within the critical care environment
• Providing a high standard of nursing care
• Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical consultants

To be successful
You are a patient-centred CCRN who wants be supported by a friendly and welcoming team and is willing to grow as the service expands.. You seek career satisfaction through working in a state-of-the-art environment, access to an abundance of education opportunities and opportunity for leadership development.

You will have:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Post graduate qualifications in Critical Care Nursing
• Relevant and relatable acute experience
• Current employee Working with Children Check

At Epworth, everybody matters.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Annual salary range of AUD $61,360 ($31.05 / hr) - $82,837 ($41.92 / hr) + super + entitlements depending on grade and level (prorated for part-time employment)
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $9,100
• Some rostering flexibility
• Purchased additional leave
• Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services
• Discounted private health insurance
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia

At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.


Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong , located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. The Hospital features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.


Enquire/ Apply for this Position
Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Neisha Hall-Sullivan on (03) 5271 7548.

As a child-safe organisation, all successful applicants will be required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

Note- Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

• Develop collaborative practices between clinical mental health services and the broader system


• Improve leadership and workforce capability of the adult mental health system


• Improve delivery of acute community treatment interventions

About the facility 

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

In particular the community mental health team – South Geelongprovide clinical mental health services to the Bellarine and Surf Coast Shires. Currently we are seeking a dynamic mental health professional with the ability to delivery targeted clinical interventions across the Barwon Region.

About the role 

We are seeking a suitably qualified Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social worker or Clinical Psychologist to join our team on a permanent part time basis.

As the clinician you will provide assessment, treatment and recovery based interventions to individuals and their families who experience serious mental illness.

The broader service delivery model of MHDAS includes provision of high quality interventions that are consumer centred, family/carer inclusive and are delivered in a timely and coordinated manner in line with the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014.

Primary Treatment targets, Consumers and Families managing:

• Risk


• Psychotic Disorders


• Moderate to Severe Mood Disorders


• Facilitate Community access to ECT


• Moderate to Severe Anxiety Disorders


• Clinical diagnosis clarification


• Relapse prevention with clients and families


• Psycho-education to clients and families


• Deliver CBT


• Motivational interviewing, harm minimisation for clients using substances


• Secondary consultation to primary health, GP, clozapine program, ATAPs

Secondary Treatment targets:

• Linkage to psychosocial supports and material aid- i.e. housing support services


• Working with Employee’s and Vocational Services

If you’d like to discuss the detail of this exciting employment opportunity, call to discuss.

Clinical Coordinator: Steve Ball 0428-399-991

About the culture

We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients. Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Be recognised for innovation and excellence in the youth mental health space


• Enjoy a challenge by working with complex and diverse consumers and their families


• Join a supportive, fun team that values curiosity, clinical supervision and continuous professional development

About the facility 

Jigsaw provides specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a psychotic disorder and treatment services for young people with drug and alcohol and/or high prevalence disorders. Under the auspice of the wider Barwon Health Mental Health & Drug Alcohol Service, it also forms a central component of the Headspace Geelong Consortia and is actively involved in service development and innovation to assist in the national campaign to promote early and effective mental health and drug and alcohol interventions for young people.

Jigsaw City is based in refurbished facilities in the heart of Geelong CBD and is close to good shopping, entertainment and transport facilities.

About the role 

Barwon Health has the opportunity for a dynamic case manager to become part of the team at Jigsaw City. The position will provide mental health, drug and alcohol care to young people aged 16-25 years old in the Barwon region. The role is responsible for the delivery of best practice, evidence based treatment and support to young people with complex needs including drug and alcohol comorbidity and homelessness.

About the culture

Jigsaw is a dynamic and fun team that is supportive, professional and engaged. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Medication Endorsed 

• Multiple Opportunities to work at Wallace Lodge and Blakiston Lodge


• Be part of our supportive, innovative and flexible team environment


• Career exposure within one of Victoria’s largest regional healthcare services

About the facility

Barwon Health have multiple casual and permanent positions available within the memory support unit at Blakiston Lodge, the mental health aged care unit at Blakiston Lodge and the high dependency unit at Wallace Lodge. These facilities are located at the McKellar Centre.

Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre is a recently upgraded facility located only minutes from the centre of Geelong. It is situated on a vibrant community asset with parkland surrounds and incorporates state of the art equipment.

Wallace Lodge, located at the McKellar Centre, is a 108 bed, high level, aged care residential facility. We offer focused professional development with dedicated nursing educators on site, set within new state-of-the-art facilities.

Blakiston Lodge is a 90-bed, high level, residential aged care mental health facility which consists of two secure units of 45 aged mental health beds and 45 dementia specific beds. Residents are referred who cannot be looked after in the general aged care system due to their level of cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbance. The goal is to improve the resident's condition so that they can be transferred to a less restrictive and more appropriate accommodation.

Blakiston Lodge is dedicated to caring for people with dementia and mental illness and offers a safe and secure environment and quality nursing, medical and psychiatric support for residents.

About the role

Barwon Health are seeking enrolled nurses to work in our aged care facilities, If you are a Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse apply today.

As the Enrolled Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Delivering consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health


• Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach


• Demonstrating respect for individual’s values, customs and spiritual beliefs to ensure patient care is effective and culturally appropriate

Application Process

When submitting your application ensure you identify the below:

• Your speciality preference and experience


• The type of employment you would like to obtain either casual or permanent, if permanent ensure you identify the amount of hours you would like to obtain

The team will work with you to give you an opportunity to work in an area suitable to you and your career prosperities.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

The Company
CareChoice is a specialist provider of experienced support staff in disability and complex care. CareChoice provides 24 hour support making a variety of different shifts available, including mornings, afternoons, active nights, sleepovers and weekends. We focus on providing the right person, on time, every time to contribute towards our clients achieving their goals.

The Role

We have a range of clients in the Geelong Region that require support from empathetic, fun, caring and confident Support Workers to live their best lives!

We are looking for multiple Support Workers who ideally have experience in manual handling, catheter care and behaviours of concern. We have a variety of shifts available and provide relevant and useful training workshops throughout the year.

Duties

Your tasks may include but not be limited to the following:

• Personal care
• Domestic care
• Coordinate social outings - applicants must have a car and licence
• Academic support
• Build rapport and actively engage with client's
• Medication administration
• Implement behavioural support strategies
• Attend team meetings and actively engage in supporting client's to reach their NDIS goals
  
  

Skills And Experience

If you are a passionate, experienced support worker who wants work/life balance and make a real difference in someone’s life, then we have a place for you at CareChoice.

Minimum Requirements For This Role Include

• Certificate IV in Disability, or other relevant qualification is essential
• Previous training and experience working in the Disability Sector
• A clear and current National Police Check obtained at the time of your recruitment process
• A current First Aid Level II and CPR certificate
• A current Working With Children Check (Victorian)
• An International Police Check (where applicable)
• You must be able to pass a DWES register check
  
  

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

We are currently looking for Personal Care Workers with a positive attitude and passion for aged care to join our dedicated team at TLC locations across the Geelong Region.

TLC Healthcare, an ABA Employer of Choice 2016-2019, is the largest integrated healthcare provider in Victoria with a mission to be the leaders in innovative integrated healthcare renowned for providing wellbeing to our communities.

Our mission is to provide people in our care with the quality of life that we would expect for our family.

Essential to your success you will:-

• A Certificate III in Aged Care
• Experience in ACFI and knowledge of accreditation standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for working in Aged Care
• A current Victorian or Federal Police Certificate

In return TLC will offer you:-

• A supportive team environment
• Work and live locally with free onsite parking
• Career progression
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee benefits such as; flexibility, complimentary gym membership and wellbeing initiatives

Join us as part of the new Era of Integrated Healthcare to make a difference to our community.

For further information, please visit our website https://www.tlcagedcare.com.au/

• Thrive professionally in providing your clinical expertise and leadership to Mental Health Services


• Take this opportunity to shine and apply now to join our active and progressive organisation


• Look to your future - ongoing career and professional development opportunities, supportive supervision structure

About the facility

The Child and Youth Triage Team is the initial point of contact within Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service for infants, children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Clinicians working within this team accept written and telephone referrals and act as the first point of contact for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Jigsaw Youth Mental Health Service and the Eating Disorder Service.

About the role

The role of child and youth triage clinician requires a capacity to provide expert screening and assessment through enquiry in order to determine an appropriate, timely and accessible response to all referrers. The triage clinician provides clinical advice and makes recommendations and referrals. This is a senior clinician role which should be consumer focused and ensure the highest standard of assistance in accessing services. The clinician will work in close collaboration with and support the Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Eating Disorder Services (EDS) and Jigsaw clinicians, Consultant Psychiatrists and Registrars.

About the culture

We are a passionate, supportive, and driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, GLBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken. Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

• Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team that shows leadership and embraces change


• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment


• Enhance your career at Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the facility

Barwon Health Palliative Care provides palliative care nursing, medical, allied health and volunteer services within a framework of integrated health service involving close collaboration between community, inpatient as well as an acute consultative service. The model of palliative care is based on level of need and targets patients with complex care needs. The Community Palliative Care team is based at the McKellar Centre.

About the role

In this role you will provide clinical palliative care nursing to people who have complex care needs as a result of experiencing a life limiting illness, with little or no prospect of cure, and for whom the primary treatment goal is quality of life. This care will be provided within an interdisciplinary team context, and in community settings. Clinical leadership, education and support will be provided to palliative care colleagues, and generalist staff who work with a palliative approach.

About the culture

We are a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care service, which is committed to providing an equitable, seamless, person centred approach, strengthened by education, research and development to support our community.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from the vibrant waterfront


• Our Commitment to Child Safety


• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan


• Aboriginal Employment Plan

• At Barwon Health we harness a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.


• Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our staff and consumers including children, and have appropriate recruitment resources in place to ensure background checks and reference checks are completed.


• At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.


• We Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

• Opportunities in Aged Care at the McKellar Centre North Geelong


• Work in a supported inclusive environment that promotes career progression.


• Ongoing training and professional development life

About the facility 

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 24 key locations throughout the region.

About the role 

Barwon Health are seeking Registered Nurses with experience in Aged Care or Aged Psychiatric Nursing to register their interest in joining our teams.

We currently have various employment opportunities available including Permanent Part time, Permanent Pool & Casual.

As the Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Delivering consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements


• Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach


• Participation in regular audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies is maintained

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

• Opportunities in Acute Care, University Hospital Geelong and Rehabilitation, McKellar Centre North Geelong


• Work in a supported inclusive environment that promotes career progression.


• Ongoing training and professional development life

About the facility 

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 24 key locations throughout the region.

About the role 

Barwon Health are seeking Nurses with Acute or Rehabilitation nursing skills to register their interest in joining our teams.

We currently have various employment opportunities available within the Acute wards at University Hospital Geelong and in rehabilitation at McKellar Centre North Geelong inclusive of Permanent Part time, Permanent Pool & Casual

As the Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of patient, client and resident focused holistic nursing care to those assigned to you, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Delivering consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements


• Providing quality patient care using an evidence based approach


• Participation in regular audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies is maintained

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Are you looking to make a mark in the profession of psychiatry?


• Enjoy a supportive role enabling you to develop yourself and a team of clinicians


• Enhance your career at one of Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About Geelong

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne, Geelong is becoming recognised as a creative city-region, adaptive and enterprising. The local government has also placed a great emphasis on innovation, employment and economic growth in the Geelong region.

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

About the facility

Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery oriented service delivery to redesign our service system. 

About the role

Within Barwon Health, the Mental Health Directorate is a forward-looking unit with a vision to be at the leading edge of psychiatric treatment and analysis in Australia. This unit is currently looking for experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to work within the Child and Youth Mental Health teams.

As the Consultant Psychiatrist you will Provide leadership in the provision of high quality Psychiatric Services to patients, consumers and client in your care. You will act as a delegate of the authorised Psychiatrist as defined in the Mental Health Act 2014 and you will contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program of the service.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

• Gain valuable experiences to assist your future career prospects


• Be part of our supportive, innovative and flexible team environment


• Centrally located at University Hospital, only minutes from public transport and staff car parking

About the facility

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne, Geelong is becoming recognised as a creative city-region, adaptive and enterprising. The local government has also placed a great emphasis on innovation, employment and economic growth in the Geelong region.

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 24 key locations throughout the region.

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

About the role 

Barwon Health are recruiting for Intensive Care Unit Registrars for 2021. As the registrar you will be required to provide effective supervised clinical management of critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit and critically ill patients referred from wards, emergency department and operating suite within Geelong Hospital. This includes but is not limited to assessment, admission, management, investigation and discharge

As the Intensive Care Unit Registrar your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assessment and Management of common issues of the critically ill patient upon the unavailability of the Duty Intensivist and undertake consultation with the Duty Intensivist in a timely manner.


• Ensuring that the assessment and management plan for critically ill patients is clearly communicated and documented in the patient medical record


• Developing an solid understanding of common medical conditions and procedural skills relevant to Intensive Care


• Developing professional rapport with patients and their families

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Professional development


• Access to employee wellness facility


• Salary packaging


• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.