Consultant Psychiatrist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 143b4cb5-a31e-4596-a827-9f83519e01fa Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Fractional or Full-time position for a Consultant Psychiatrist
  • Flexible start date and hours
  • Work Monday to Friday – no weekend work

We are seeking Full Time or Fractional Consultant Psychiatrists to work in our expanding Community, Inpatient or Prison Services with a dynamic team to deliver forensic psychiatric services in a prestigious statewide service with a high profile in psychiatry. The Psychiatrist will be primarily involved in providing specialist clinical services and will have an opportunity to undertake research and academic development. 

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) is a dedicated statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.  Forensicare, is a state-wide specialist mental health service that provides quality clinical services. It has developed a strong national and international reputation for research, teaching and service excellence.

Applicants should have:

  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
  • Experience in forensic psychiatry is highly desirable but not essential.

A culture where people matter.

  • Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
  • Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
  • Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
  • International Candidates – Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) and potential for up to $10,000 Relocation support to approved applicants.
  • A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
  • Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
  • Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
  • A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

Diversity and Inclusion
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Our Values
We promote the values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, and leadership, and strive to reflect these behaviours in all that we do. Forensicare offers a smoke-free work environment.

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