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.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

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.

- 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

Why Melbourne?

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

- 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

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 – Quick-Track Registration Pathways

Eligible Qualifications Include:

- MRC / FRC Psych CCT Psychiatry CESR (where applicable) Consultant-level experience New Fast-Track AHPRA Registration
- Specialist College Assessment Ready Pathway (SCARP)

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

- 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.

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