Consultant Paediatrician | Eating Disorder Service | Day Program

 Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 16 

Job Category - Medical - Specialist

Req Id - 8487 

Barwon Doctors

• Join a forward-looking service with a vision to be at the leading edge of psychiatric treatment.


• Opportunities at all levels to advance your career as we transform our services.


• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice care


• 0.2 FTE temporary (till 28 August 2026)Long Service Leave replacement

About the role

The Barwon Health Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) is a group-based treatment program for people diagnosed with an eating disorder who require more intensive therapy and support. The EDDP will offer a holistic approach with a multidisciplinary team that includes group therapy, individual support, supervised meals, and family/carer involvement.

The vision of EDDP is to foster steps towards recovery through a combination of therapeutic interventions, nutritional guidance, and group support, all within a safe, compassionate environment. Through personalised treatment plans and a collaborative approach, the program aims to empower individuals to reengage meaningfully in their lives and build sustainable recovery. The program will set out to provide support to people across the lifespan.

A core part of this role is to work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team which will include a psychiatrist, paediatrician, physician, mental health clinicians, dietician, occupational therapist, lived experience workforce, and exercise physiologist. This team will be viewed as an extension of the existing Eating Disorder Service, and work alongside the manager and administration team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership in the provision of high-quality services to consumers.


• Contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program of the service.


• Applicants must hold FRACP (Paeds), be accredited as a supervisor by the RACP, and be registered with general or specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Consultant Paediatrician with a passion for improving outcomes for children, adolescents and families affected by eating disorders.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment and growth of a specialised multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Day Program, supporting consumers across the lifespan within an innovative and recovery-focused model of care.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

Contact person: Danmei Lin | Program Medical Director | Continuing Care Service | MHDAS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0431 048 348

Application closing date: Friday 3, July 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.