Locum Specialist in Psychiatry Adult Inpatient Unit (Fractional)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Department

Bayside Health provides comprehensive specialist physical and mental healthcare to residents of Melbournes inner south in addition to a range of state-wide services. Bayside Health is a leader in delivery of high-quality healthcare research and training.

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) has a reputation for excellence and innovation in service delivery.

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Locum Specialist in Psychiatry (Fractional) to provide leave backfill commencing 13 April until 9 October 2026. The current vacancy is for 20 hours per week based in the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit (IPU) and CL & Emergency Psychiatry located on the Alfred Hospital campus.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• Be legally qualified practitioners registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Fellow of the RANZCP
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Psychiatry
• Meeting Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Psychiatry
• Outstanding communication skills including well-developed conflict resolution skills
• Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
• Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams.

Enquiries: Dr Evan Symons Director Alfred Mental & Addiction Health Hospital and Emergency Services via or Dr Jianyi Zhang Head of Adult Inpatient Unit via

Applications close: 4 March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.