Forensicare, Victoria's statewide forensic mental health service, wants to meet experienced Consultant Psychiatrists interested in building their career in Australia.

Whether you're already considering a move to Melbourne or simply exploring your options, this is an opportunity for you.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Forensicare is undergoing one of the largest expansions in its history.

Over the coming years, Thomas Embling Hospital will expand from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 new beds.

This growth is creating significant opportunities for Consultant Psychiatrists to:

Influence the development of new services
Shape contemporary models of care
Lead multidisciplinary teams
Develop specialist forensic psychiatry expertise
Contribute to service innovation, education and research

Rather than joining a mature service with limited growth opportunities, you will be part of an organisation at a transformational stage of development.

Why Melbourne?

Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Imagine:

More than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year
Beaches, wine regions and national parks on your doorstep
World-class sporting and cultural events
Easy access to New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific
A highly regarded public healthcare system
Many clinicians relocate for the professional opportunities and stay for the lifestyle.

Why Forensicare?

As Victoria's specialist forensic mental health service, Forensicare delivers care across:

Secure inpatient services
Prison mental health services
Community forensic mental health programs
Court and justice-related services

Our Consultant Psychiatrists work within highly skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising:

Psychiatrists
Registered Mental Health Nurses
Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Allied Health Clinicians
Lived Experience Professionals

Unlike many healthcare settings, you'll be supported by a workforce of qualified mental health professionals working collaboratively to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.

The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment
Deliver forensic mental health advice and leadership
Support multidisciplinary teams in the management of complex consumers
Supervise Registrars and Junior Medical Staff
Contribute to service development, education and training
Participate in quality, research and improvement initiatives

Opportunities exist across hospital, prison and community settings.

UK Consultants Welcome – Fast-Track Registration Pathways

We are actively seeking UK-trained Psychiatrists.

Eligible Qualifications Include:

MRC / FRC Psych
CCT Psychiatry
CESR (where applicable)
Consultant-level experience

New Fast-Track AHPRA Registration

Recent reforms to specialist registration pathways mean eligible UK Consultant Psychiatrists may benefit from a significantly streamlined registration process through AHPRA's specialist registration framework, reducing complexity and time to registration compared to previous pathways.

Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP)

For candidates requiring assessment pathways, support is available through AHPRA and RANZCP processes, including Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP) arrangements where applicable.

Our Medical Workforce and Recruitment teams will guide you through every stage of:

AHPRA Registration
Australian Visa and Relocation Support provided
Settlement in Melbourne

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from Consultant Psychiatrists who have:

MRC and FRC Psych and relevant postgraduate qualifications
Experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry
Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
A commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care
An interest in teaching, supervision and service development

Formal forensic psychiatry experience is highly regarded but not essential.

What's On Offer?

Competitive Specialist Medical Salary Package
Australian Visa and Relocation Support – up to $10,000 AUD (New Zealand Candidates up to $5,000 AUD).
Fast-Track Registration Support
Consultant Leadership Opportunities
Research and Academic Opportunities
Access to One of Australia's Leading Forensic Mental Health Services
Lifestyle Benefits of Living in Melbourne
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Bring your expertise to Australia.
Shape the future of forensic mental health care.
Join the expansion of one of the largest forensic mental health services in the Southern Hemisphere.