Make the Move to Melbourne - Join Forensicare!

Psychiatric Registrar (Advanced Training / Psychiatry Trainees) Melbourne, Australia | UK Recruitment Tour Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Employer: Forensicare – Victoria’s Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service

Salary: $129,048.40 (HM25) to $177,622.12(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

Secure Inpatient Services

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 2026 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: Thomas Embling Hospital

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: Complex mental illness

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

At Forensicare, Registrars: 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 activities

Access 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: Consultant Psychiatrists

Psychiatry Registrars

Registered Mental Health Nurses

Clinical Psychologists

Occupational Therapists





Social Workers

Allied Health Professionals

Lived Experience Practitioners 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 current 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

Visa sponsorship processes

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

Premier sporting events

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 2026 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

Register your interest today and meet our team during our UK recruitment tour

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