Psychologist Grade 3 (P3)

Pay Range: $108,279 to $123,915 plus Super and Salary packaging Location: Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield Help Shape the Future of Forensic Mental Health

Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery-focused care to people with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. We provide services across secure inpatient, prison and community settings throughout Victoria.

As Thomas Embling

Hospital continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Psychologist (Grade 3) to join our expanding psychology workforce. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service at a time of significant development, influence clinical practice, and help shape contemporary models of forensic mental health care. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for consumers with complex mental health needs, while contributing to service innovation, workforce development and clinical excellence.

About the Opportunity

This senior role offers the chance to: Play a key role in the ongoing growth and development of forensic hospital services

Deliver specialist psychological assessments, interventions and court-related reports

Provide expert consultation on complex and high-risk clinical presentations

Influence treatment planning and recovery-focused care

Supervise postgraduate psychology students and support workforce capability

Contribute to new programs, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation

Work alongside experienced clinicians in one of Australia's most unique mental health environments About You

You are an experienced psychologist who is excited by the opportunity to contribute during a period of service growth and development.

You will bring: Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology

Board Approved Supervisor status,



or eligibility

Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical or Forensic Psychology

At least five years of post-qualification experience

Strong skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and report writing

Experience providing consultation, supervision and leadership within multidisciplinary settings Why Join Forensicare? Be part of an organisation investing in the future of forensic mental health

Join a growing psychology workforce with strong professional support

Access supervision, professional development and research opportunities

Contribute to innovative, recovery-oriented care models

Influence service design and clinical excellence during a period of growth

Work at Thomas Embling Hospital, Victoria's specialist secure forensic mental health hospital Apply now and be part of the next chapter of forensic mental health care in Victoria. Click here to access a copy of the position description – Senior Psychologist - Grade 3 Please Note – Applications will be accessed as received and applications may close earlier than indicated.

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If you are an experienced psychologist looking to apply your expertise in a highly specialised forensic mental health setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Forensicare and help create better outcomes for consumers, families, carers and communities across Victoria Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence

This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

📌 Senior Psychologist - Grade 3 (Fairfield)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Fairfield