Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Mental Health) - Make the move to Melbourne

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Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 2:00 pm

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Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Mental Health)

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

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Relocate to Melbourne. Advance Your Psychiatry Career. Be Part of a Major Service Expansion.

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

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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.

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Why This Opportunity Is Different

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

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Over the coming years, Thomas Embling Hospital will expand from136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition ofsix new inpatient units and 82 new beds.

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This growth is creating significant opportunities for Consultant Psychiatrists to:

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- Influence the development of new services
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- Shape contemporary models of care
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- Lead multidisciplinary teams
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- Develop specialist forensic psychiatry expertise
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- Contribute to service innovation, education and research
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Rather than joining a mature service with limited growth opportunities, you will be part of an organisation at a transformational stage of development.

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Why Melbourne?

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

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Imagine:

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- More than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year
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- Beaches, wine regions and national parks on your doorstep
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- World-class sporting and cultural events
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- Easy access to New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific
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- A highly regarded public healthcare system
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- Many clinicians relocate for the professional opportunities and stay for the lifestyle.
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Why Forensicare?

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- Secure inpatient services
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- Community forensic mental health programs
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- Court and justice-related services
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Our Consultant Psychiatrists work within highly skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising:

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- Registered Mental Health Nurses
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- Occupational Therapists
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- Social Workers
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- Lived Experience Professionals
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Unlike many healthcare settings, you'll be supported by a workforce of qualified mental health professionals working collaboratively to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.

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The Role

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As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

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- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment
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- Deliver forensic mental health advice and leadership
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- Support multidisciplinary teams in the management of complex consumers
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- Supervise Registrars and Junior Medical Staff
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- Contribute to service development, education and training
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- Participate in quality, research and improvement initiatives
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Opportunities exist across hospital, prison and community settings.

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UK Consultants Welcome – Fast-Track Registration Pathways

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We are actively seeking UK-trained Psychiatrists.

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Eligible Qualifications Include:

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- CESR (where applicable)
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- Consultant-level experience
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Recent Fast-Track AHPRA Registration

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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.

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Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP)

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

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

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- AHPRA Registration
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- Australian Visa and Relocation Support provided
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- Settlement in Melbourne
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What We're Looking For

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We're interested in hearing from Consultant Psychiatrists who have:

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- MRC and FRC Psych and relevant postgraduate qualifications
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- Experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry
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- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
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- A commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care
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- An interest in teaching, supervision and service development
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Formal forensic psychiatry experience is highly regarded but not essential.

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What's On Offer?

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- Competitive Specialist Medical Salary Package
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- Australian Visa and Relocation Support – up to $10,000 AUD
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- Fast-Track Registration Support
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- Research and Academic Opportunities
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- Access to One of Australia's Leading Forensic Mental Health Services
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- Lifestyle Benefits of Living in Melbourne
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Meet Us in the UK

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London

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1–16 September 2026

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- Your Next Chapter Starts Here
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- Bring your expertise to Australia.
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- Shape the future of forensic mental health care.
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- Join the expansion of one of the largest forensic mental health services in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Specialist Careers. Meaningful Impact. Exceptional Lifestyle.

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📌 Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Mental Health) (Victoria)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Victoria