Addiction Psychiatry Registrar

Addiction Psychiatry Registrar

• Temporary Full Time | 1 year contract | Commencement February 2027


• Based at Turning Point Richmond or Box Hill Locations


• RANZCP accredited position for advanced trainee at leading AOD Centre, Turning Point

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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

Turning Point is a leading alcohol and other drug centre with a large clinical team across several sites.  This role will be based at our Turning Point Statewide Services site in Richmond, Eastern clinical service sites in Box Hill and Ringwood, and will involve working across multidisciplinary outpatient clinics in opioid pharmacotherapy and management of cooccurring addiction and mental health conditions. The trainee will also get experience in psychotherapy, exposure to research and clinical trials (such as psychedelic assisted therapy.) and will contribute to the Hamilton Centre, a Victoria wide initiative to build capacity in the management of co-occurring disorders. All registrar positions at Turning Point are accredited for addiction psychiatry training with supervision from staff addiction psychiatrists.

About you 

The position would suit an applicant with:

• RANZCP traineeship Stage 3


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Experience working in a team


• An interest in learning more about management of co-occurring disorders


• An interest in gaining exposure to psychotherapies for addiction and mental health 


• An interest in gaining exposure to clinical research in addiction and mental health 


• An appetite for new and innovative peer-based approaches to care

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Matthew Frei

Contact Number: 0408 362 110

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 10/07/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day