Consultant Physician | Eating Disorder Service | Day Program
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 14
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 6959
Barwon Doctors
- Join a new Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) at Barwon Health, delivering innovative, recovery-focused care
- Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team shaping a new model of treatment
- Flexible 0.2 FTE opportunity (to June 2027) aligned to your professional development goals.
About the role
This role provides medical leadership within the Barwon Health Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) a new, group-based treatment program supporting people requiring intensive, structured care.
The EDDP delivers a holistic, recovery-oriented model, incorporating:
- Group-based therapeutic interventions
- Individual clinical support
- Supervised meals and nutritional care
- Family and carer involvement
As the Adult Physician, you will play a key role in:
- Assessing suitability for program participation
- Contributing to treatment planning and goal setting
- Supporting GP management of consumers
- Participating in group programs and multidisciplinary reviews
- Liaising with inpatient units and broader medical teams
You will work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry, paediatrics, dietetics, allied health, and lived experience practitioners, contributing to a collaborative and integrated model of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and medical leadership across the EDDP
- Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and delivery
- Support safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented clinical practice
- Participate in service development and continuous improvement activities
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated care
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a clinician with a strong interest in eating disorders and multidisciplinary care, who is motivated to contribute to an emerging, innovative day program model.
You will bring:
- Clinical experience or a demonstrated interest in the assessment and management of eating disorders
- A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to recovery-oriented, consumer and family-centred care
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- Eligibility for, or current accreditation as, an RACP supervisor
- Current registration with AHPRA (General or Specialist)
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- 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
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
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
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
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: Danmei.Lin@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0431 048 348
Application closing date: Friday 24, April 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.