Forensic Psychiatrist Lead - Multidisciplinary Care Melbourne

Forensicare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa assistance

Relocation support

Fast-track registration

Leadership opportunities

Research opportunities

Job summary

Forensicare in Melbourne invites experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to join Victoria's leading forensic mental health service. You will lead across inpatient, prison and community settings, shaping care models while contributing to education and research.

The London recruitment tour in September 2026 enables in-person interviews with relocation to Melbourne, visa and relocation support (up to AUD 10,000), fast-track registration, and a competitive specialist salary package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical leadership in forensic settings.
• Experience in general adult, forensic or secure psychiatry.
• Interest in teaching, supervision and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Deliver forensic mental health leadership and guidance.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in managing complex cases.
• Supervise Registrars and Junior Medical Staff.
• Contribute to service development, education and training.
• Participate in quality, research and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Forensic psychiatry

Teaching & supervision

Education

MRC / FRC Psych CCT Psychiatry CESR (where applicable)

Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP)

Job description

Forensicare in Melbourne invites experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to join Victoria's leading forensic mental health service. You will lead across inpatient, prison and community settings, shaping care models while contributing to education and research.

The London recruitment tour in September 2026 enables in-person interviews with relocation to Melbourne, visa and relocation support (up to AUD 10,000), fast-track registration, and a competitive specialist salary package.