Principal Psychologist – Personality Disorder Specialist

- Full-time ongoing opportunity
- Location – Fairfield
- P4: $123302.40- $148319.60 + super + salary packaging

A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Position Objective:

The Principal Psychologist - Personality Disorder Specialist provides expert clinical leadership to advance best-practice assessment, treatment and support for consumers with personality disorder across Forensicare. The role champions contemporary, evidence-informed approaches, strengthens workforce capability and supports the delivery of high-quality psychological care for individuals with severe personality disorders within forensic mental health settings.

Duties:

- Lead and deliver specialist clinical education, consultation and workforce development initiatives relating to personality disorder and forensic mental health.




- Provide expert advice to clinical and program leaders, contributing to strategic planning, service development and evaluation activities.
- Build capability across multidisciplinary teams through supervision, consultation and implementation of best-practice frameworks.
- Foster solid partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service integration and support consumer recovery.
- Contribute to research, innovation and the translation of contemporary evidence into clinical practice.

About You:

You are a highly experienced and respected psychologist with a passion for improving outcomes for people with complex personality disorders. You bring significant clinical expertise, strong leadership capability and a commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

- Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and/or Forensic Psychology.

- Masters or Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology OR a Doctoral degree in Forensic Psychology.

- APHRA registration.
- Extensive experience providing assessment, treatment and consultation to individuals with severe and complex personality disorders.
- Proven experience leading,



mentoring and supporting clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Expertise in contemporary personality disorder interventions, forensic risk formulation and trauma-informed practice.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and training delivery skills.

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Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Eligibility

- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
- This position is subject to a Police Check

Benefits

- Salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Generous professional development allowance and study leave
- Paid supervision and mentorship
- Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid options)
- Access to wellness programs and employee assistance
- Full Victorian public sector leave entitlements

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.

📌 Principal Psychologist - Personality Disorder Specialist (Fairfield)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Fairfield