Psychiatry Registrar - Make the move to Melbourne!
Make the Move to Melbourne - Join Forensicare!
Melbourne, Australia | UK Recruitment Tour
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Salary: $129,****** (HM25) to $177,******(HM30) AUD + 12% Superannuation (Pension) + Allowances (based on experience)
Looking for a Unique Psychiatry Training Experience?
What if your next training post offered more than another rotation?
What if it provided exposure to:
Forensic Psychiatry
Prison Mental Health
Community Forensic Mental Health
Court and Justice-Related Mental Health Services
Advanced multidisciplinary practice
Forensicare is Victoria's statewide forensic mental health service, and we're travelling to London and Manchester in September **** to meet Psychiatry Trainees and Registrars interested in advancing their careers in Australia.
Train in One of Australia's Leading Forensic Mental Health Services
Forensicare provides specialist forensic mental health services across:
Community Forensic Mental Health Services
Victorian Prison Mental Health Services
Court Liaison and Specialist Programs
Registrars rotate across inpatient, prison and community settings, gaining highly sought-after experience in complex psychiatry, risk assessment, recovery-focused care and medico-legal practice.
A Rare Opportunity to Join a Growing Service
Forensicare is currently undertaking one of the largest expansions in its history.
Thomas Embling Hospital is expanding from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 additional beds over the coming years.




This growth is creating exciting training and career development opportunities for Registrars seeking exposure to complex presentations and specialist forensic mental health practice.
You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in its future workforce and expanding opportunities for career progression.
Why Choose Forensic Psychiatry?
Forensic Psychiatry offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in:
Violence and risk assessment
Criminal justice and mental health interfaces
Court reporting
Recovery-oriented treatment planning
Leadership within multidisciplinary teams
You'll develop advanced assessment and formulation skills while working with some of the most complex consumers in the mental health system.
Exceptional Training Opportunities
Work closely with experienced Consultant Psychiatrists
Participate in supervised forensic assessments
Develop medico-legal report writing skills
Present to Mental Health Tribunals and review bodies
Participate in education, research and quality improvement activitiesAccess Advanced Training opportunities aligned with RANZCP requirements
Registrars are supported to undertake ongoing education and professional development, including research and scholarly activities.
Work Alongside Highly Skilled Multidisciplinary Teams
Unlike many health services, Forensicare's workforce is built around qualified mental health professionals.
You will work alongside:
Psychiatry Registrars
Registered Mental Health Nurses
Clinical Psychologists




Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Allied Health Professionals
This collaborative approach provides exceptional learning opportunities and comprehensive support for trainees.
UK Trainees Encouraged to Apply
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
Core Trainees
Higher Trainees
Specialty Registrars
Doctors who have completed Psychiatry Basic Training
Doctors interested in pursuing a career in Forensic Psychiatry
Ideal candidates will have completed psychiatry training requirements equivalent to RANZCP Basic Training and be eligible for registration in Australia.
AHPRA Registration Support
Recent reforms have introduced recent fast-track registration pathways for eligible international medical specialists and trainee doctors, reducing barriers to relocation.
Our dedicated Medical Workforce team will support candidates through:
AHPRA registration requirements
Relocation Support - Up to $10,000 AUD
Settlement in Melbourne
We understand the process can seem daunting and will provide guidance at every stage.
Why Melbourne?
Imagine finishing work and enjoying:
A better climate
Beaches and coastal escapes
World-renowned food and wine regions
Easy access to New Zealand and Asia
Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and offers an outstanding quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.
Meet Us in the UK
London
1–16 September ****
Start Your Next Chapter in Australia
Advance Your Psychiatry Training.
Explore Forensic Psychiatry.
Build a Lifestyle You'll Love.
Forensicare – Victoria's Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
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