Posted Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 9:00 am

Make the Move to Melbourne

- Advance Your Career. Upgrade Your Lifestyle.
- UK Recruitment Tour | London & Manchester | September 2026
- Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs)
- Salary: AUD $89,284 – $107,520, plus additional allowances and overtime potential
- Associate Nurse Unit Managers

Join Forensicare – Victoria's Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service

Ready for Something More?

- What if your next career move wasn't just another nursing job?
- What if it meant:
- More sunshine and better work-life balance
- Weekends spent at beaches, vineyards and national parks
- Competitive salary, generous penalties and 12.5% superannuation (pension)
- Salary Packaging – Reduce your tax, increase your take home pay
- Genuine career progression and specialist development
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship
- A new life in one of the world's most liveable cities

This September, Forensicare is travelling to London and Manchester to meet experienced Mental Health Nurses interested in relocating to Melbourne, Australia.

Why Nurses Choose Melbourne

Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and is home to a thriving healthcare sector, diverse communities and an enviable lifestyle.

Imagine finishing your shift and enjoying:

- World-class cafés and restaurants
- Stunning beaches and coastal drives
- Award-winning wine regions
- Major sporting and cultural events
- Easy access to the rest of Australia, New Zealand and Asia

Many UK nurses move for the career opportunities.

Most stay because of the lifestyle.

Why Join Forensicare?

Be Part of the Largest Expansion in Forensic Mental Health Nursing in Victoria

This isn't simply a nursing vacancy.

It's an opportunity to join a service undergoing one of the most significant expansions in its history.

Over the coming years, Thomas Embling Hospital is expanding from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 recent beds. The first new units will open in 2026, creating exciting opportunities for Mental Health Nurses who want to help shape the future of forensic mental health care.

Rather than joining a long-established service and fitting into an existing culture, you'll have the opportunity to help build recent teams, influence practice and contribute to the development of modern therapeutic environments from day one.

Work Alongside Highly Skilled Clinical Teams

Unlike many healthcare settings where nurses may rely heavily on support workers and healthcare assistants, at Forensicare you'll work within a workforce built around qualified mental health professionals.

You will be supported by and collaborate with:

- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Allied Health Clinicians
- Specialist Forensic Mental Health Practitioners

This multidisciplinary approach ensures high-quality clinical decision-making,



shared expertise and genuine opportunities for professional learning and development.

Specialist Mental Health Nursing at Its Best

Forensic Mental Health Nursing offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in:

- Risk assessment and management
- Trauma-informed care
- Recovery-focused practice
- Complex mental health presentations
- Therapeutic engagement
- Behavioural assessment and intervention

The experience gained at Forensicare is highly regarded and provides a strong foundation for future career progression into leadership, advanced practice, education and specialist clinical roles.

Shape a New Service. Build a Long-Term Career.

As we expand, we're not only creating recent beds — we're creating opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced RMN looking for a new challenge or a senior nurse ready to take the next step into leadership, there has never been a better time to join Forensicare.

Join us at the beginning of an exciting new chapter and help shape the future of forensic mental health nursing in Australia.

Current Opportunities

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (RPN2)

Salary: AUD $89,284 – $107,520

Plus:

- 12.5% Superannuation
- Shift penalties and allowances
- Salary packaging benefits
- Ongoing professional development

Leadership Opportunities

Associate Nurse Unit Manager positions available for experienced mental health nursing leaders – 5+ years’ experience required.

Relocation Support

- Moving countries is a big step.
- We'll support you every step of the way.
- Relocation Package
- Up to AUD $10,000 relocation assistance
- Settlement and relocation support
- Visa sponsorship available – Temporary 482 and Direct Entry 186, subject to eligibility
- Ongoing education and postgraduate opportunities

Who We're Looking For

You are:

- A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Experienced in mental health settings, minimum of 2 year post graduate
- Passionate about recovery-focused care
- Looking for a new challenge
- Interested in building a long-term future in Australia

Experience in forensic, acute, secure, PICU or complex mental health environments will be highly regarded.

If you’re not yet registered with AHPRA, we’ll guide you through the process.

Meet Us in the UK

- London Recruitment Events
- September 2026

- Manchester Recruitment Events

- September 2026

Meet our clinical and recruitment leaders, learn more about life in Melbourne, discuss relocation options and interview while we're in the UK.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

- Bring Your Mental Health Nursing Expertise to Australia.




- Join a Service with Purpose.
- Build a Lifestyle You'll Love.

Forensicare

Specialist Careers. Meaningful Work. Extraordinary Lifestyle.

Register your interest today and secure an interview during our UK recruitment tour

Make the Move to Melbourne – Join Forensicare!

Registered Mental Health Nurses – UK to Australia

- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Employer: Forensicare – Victoria’s Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
- Salary: $76,263 to $108,435 AUD + 12% Superannuation (Pension) + Allowances (based on experience)

Ready to Take Your Career Global?

Are you a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) ready for a fresh start? Join Forensicare, Victoria’s only state-wide forensic mental health service, and help change lives while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities Melbourne has to offer.

Why Choose Forensicare?

Unique and Rewarding Practice Setting

Work across hospital, prison, and community environments, delivering mental health care to some of society’s most vulnerable. No two days are the same.

Skilled Growth & Career Pathways

Access to comprehensive training, postgraduate qualification allowances, and ongoing development in a highly specialised field.

Relocation Support Up to $10,000 AUD

Receive generous relocation reimbursement and personal support from our relocation agent to assist with housing and settling in.

Sponsorship for Permanent or Temporary Visa

We offer sponsorship for subclass 482 (Temporary) and subclass 186 (Permanent Residency) visas.

Live in One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Melbourne – known for its culture, food, nature, and welcoming community.

What We’re Looking For:

- Registered Mental Health Nurse (UK RMN or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification mental health experience
- Experience in forensic, acute, secure or complex mental health settings
- Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing
- Committed to trauma-informed, person-centred car
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA

What You’ll Receive:

- Competitive Salary – $76,263 to $108,435 AUD + 12% Super (Pension)
- Postgraduate Qualification Allowances
- Up to $10,000 AUD Relocation Reimbursement
- Salary Packaging – boost your take-home pay
- Visa Sponsorship – 482 or 186 pathways
- Job Security in a respected, growing health organisation
- Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team Environment

Continue your journey with Forensicare today.

Be part of something meaningful – make a real impact and grow your career in one of the most innovative forensic mental health services in Australia.

- Apply now or register your interest to learn more.

Access a copy of the position description here -

- RPN2
- ANUM (RPN3)

Job details

Job family

Registered Psychiatric Nursing

Pay type

Salary

Education level

Bachelor’s degree

Hiring min rate

89,284 AUD

Hiring max rate

107,250 AUD

📌 UK - Registered Mental Health Nurses - Make the move to Melbourne! (Fairfield)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Fairfield