Senior Forensic Psychiatrist - Lead & Train in Canberra

Mediix; Canberra; On-site; AUD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Practice Allowance (Scheme A)

Professional development allowance

On-call allowance 17.4%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Relocation up to AUD 55,000

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Mediix is supporting a public health provider in Canberra with a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist role to deliver expert assessment and treatment across custodial and youth justice settings. The role includes clinical leadership and opportunities for an academic appointment for qualified candidates.

The package includes a substantial salary base, supervisory duties, professional development allowances, and visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with AHPRA as a Psychiatrist, with sub-specialty experience or interest in forensic psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
• SIMGs on an approved RANZCP specialist pathway are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert forensic psychiatric assessment and treatment across custodial, youth justice, and secure inpatient settings.
• Provide clinical leadership within an experienced multidisciplinary forensic mental health team.
• Contribute to training, education and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees.

Skills

Specialist registration with AHPRA

Interest in forensic psychiatry

Leadership

Education

FRANZCP Fellowship

Job description

Mediix is supporting a public health provider in Canberra with a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist role to deliver expert assessment and treatment across custodial and youth justice settings. The role includes clinical leadership and opportunities for an academic appointment for qualified candidates.

The package includes a substantial salary base, supervisory duties, professional development allowances, and visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.