Senior Forensic Psychiatrist - Melbourne (Flexible Hours)

Forensicare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive specialist salary package

Research and academic opportunities

Access to leading forensic mental to l

Job summary

Forensicare in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a major service expansion in forensic mental health. You will provide expert psychiatric assessment and leadership across inpatient, court and community settings, guiding multidisciplinary teams in the care of complex patients.

The role emphasizes education, research and service development, with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives and training for registrars and junior medical staff.

Qualifications

• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (FRANZCP).
• Experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Confidence in risk assessment and relevant legislation.
• Commitment to recovery‑oriented, patient‑centred care.
• Interest in teaching, supervision and service development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk assessment

Teaching and supervision

Service development

Education

FRANZCP fellowship

General adult/forensic psychiatry experience

Job description

Forensicare in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a major service expansion in forensic mental health. You will provide expert psychiatric assessment and leadership across inpatient, court and community settings, guiding multidisciplinary teams in the care of complex patients.

The role emphasizes education, research and service development, with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives and training for registrars and junior medical staff.