Consultant Psychiatrist | Forensic Mental Health
Consultant Psychiatrist | Forensic Mental HealthMelbourne, Victoria
Shape the future of forensic psychiatry through rewarding clinical practice, leadership and service development.
Employer visa sponsorship available — 482 or 186 visa
Relocation assistance of up to $10,000
Monday to Friday role with no routine weekend work
Flexible full-time, part-time and sessional appointments
Psychiatrists assessed asSubstantially Comparable, on theExpedited Specialist Pathway(psychiatrists holding a UK CCT or Irish CSCST), or eligible forRANZCP assessmentare encouraged to apply.
Help shape a growing service
Join a major Victorian forensic mental health service at a pivotal stage in its development.
A significant expansion is planned, increasing inpatient capacity from136 to 218 bedsthroughsix new units and 82 additional beds.
This is an opportunity to influence how care is delivered as the service grows, develop contemporary models of care and support multidisciplinary teams in a complex and rewarding area of psychiatry.
A varied and meaningful practice
Work across secure inpatient, prison and community settings, with opportunities to contribute to court and justice-related services.
You'll collaborate with experienced colleagues across psychiatry, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, allied health and lived experience roles.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment




Advising and supporting teams managing complex presentations and risk
Contributing clinical leadership and expertise in forensic mental health
Supervising registrars and junior medical staff
Supporting service development, education and training
Participating in quality improvement and research
Make the role your own
Balance clinical practice with supervision, leadership, teaching and academic interests.
Flexible full-time, part-time, fractional and sessional appointments offer scope to find an arrangement that suits your professional goals.
About you
You'll bring experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry, together with confidence in risk assessment and relevant mental health and forensic legislation.
A commitment to recovery-oriented, patient-centred care is essential, and an interest in teaching, supervision and service development will be valued.
Formal forensic psychiatry experience is welcome but not essential.
What's on offer
EBA-based remuneration of$******–$****** per hour (HN16–HN59)
Employer visa sponsorship available through the482 or 186 visa
Relocation assistance of up to$10,000
Monday to Friday work withno routine weekend commitments
Flexible appointment options
Consultant and leadership opportunities
Access to ongoing career development
Opportunities to contribute to research and academic work
The chance to influence a major service expansion and develop your specialist forensic experience
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