Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Mental Health)

Melbourne, Australia | UK Recruitment Tour – London | 1–18 September 2026

Relocate to Melbourne.

Advance Your Psychiatry

Career. Be Part of a Major Service Expansion.

Forensicare, Victoria's statewide forensic mental health service, is travelling to London in September 2026 to meet experienced Consultant Psychiatrists interested in building their career in Australia.

Whether you're already considering a move overseas or simply exploring your options, this is an opportunity to meet our clinical leaders, learn about life in Melbourne, and interview in person while we're in the UK.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Forensicare is undergoing one of the largest expansions in its history.

Over the coming years, Thomas Embling Hospital will expand from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 new beds.

This growth is creating significant opportunities for Consultant Psychiatrists to: Influence the development of new services

Shape contemporary models of care

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Develop specialist forensic psychiatry expertise

Contribute to service innovation, education and research Rather than joining a mature service with limited growth opportunities, you will be part of an organisation at a transformational stage of development.

Why Melbourne?

Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Imagine: More than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year

Beaches, wine regions and national parks on your doorstep

World-class sporting and cultural events

Easy access to New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific A highly regarded public healthcare system

Many clinicians relocate for the professional opportunities and stay for the lifestyle. Why Forensicare?





As Victoria's specialist forensic mental health service, Forensicare delivers care across: Secure inpatient services

Prison mental health services

Community forensic mental health programs

Court and justice-related services Our Consultant Psychiatrists work within highly skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising: Psychiatrists

Registered Mental Health Nurses

Psychologists

Occupational Therapists

Social Workers

Allied Health Clinicians

Lived Experience Professionals Unlike many healthcare settings, you'll be supported by a workforce of qualified mental health professionals working collaboratively to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.

The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will: Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment

Deliver forensic mental health advice and leadership

Support multidisciplinary teams in the management of complex consumers

Supervise Registrars and Junior Medical Staff

Contribute to service development, education and training

Participate in quality, research and improvement initiatives Opportunities exist across hospital, prison and community settings.

UK Consultants Welcome – Fast-Track Registration Pathways

We are actively seeking UK-trained Psychiatrists.

Eligible Qualifications Include: MRC / FRC Psych

CCT Psychiatry

CESR (where applicable)

Consultant-level experience New Rapid-Track AHPRA Registration





Recent reforms to specialist registration pathways mean eligible UK Consultant Psychiatrists may benefit from a significantly streamlined registration process through AHPRA's specialist registration framework, reducing complexity and time to registration compared to previous pathways.

Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP)

For candidates requiring assessment pathways, support is available through AHPRA and RANZCP processes, including Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP) arrangements where applicable.

Our Medical Workforce and Recruitment teams will guide you through every stage of: AHPRA Registration

Australian Visa and Relocation Support provided

Settlement in Melbourne What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from Consultant Psychiatrists who have: MRC and FRC Psych and relevant postgraduate qualifications

Experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry

Demonstrated clinical leadership experience A commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care An interest in teaching, supervision and service development Formal forensic psychiatry experience is highly regarded but not essential.

What's On Offer?

Competitive Specialist Medical Salary

Package

Australian Visa and Relocation Support – up to $10,000 AUD

Fast-Track Registration Support

Consultant Leadership Opportunities

Research and Academic Opportunities

Access to One of Australia's Leading Forensic Mental Health Services

Lifestyle Benefits of Living in Melbourne Meet Us in the UK

London

1–16 September 2026 Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Bring your expertise to Australia.

Shape the future of forensic mental health care.

Join the expansion of one of the largest forensic mental health services in the Southern Hemisphere. Forensicare

Specialist Careers.

Meaningful

Impact.

Exceptional

Lifestyle.

Apply now or register your interest to meet our team during our UK recruitment tour.

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