Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health

Exciting Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health Opportunity

Work in One of Australia’s Most Beautiful and Unique Locations

An exceptional opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide specialist forensic mental health care within a community-based multidisciplinary team. This rewarding role sits within a dynamic forensic mental health service, offering the chance to work across diverse settings including community, correctional, inpatient, and criminal justice environments.

Advance Your Career in Forensic Psychiatry

Deliver high-quality forensic psychiatric care in a team-based model while enjoying opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership, education, and collaboration across a highly respected service. Take part in a unique, purpose-driven role that contributes to safer communities and better patient outcomes.

Position Overview

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, management, and treatment to forensic mental health clients within a community-based setting.

• Contribute to services across correctional, criminal justice, and secure forensic inpatient environments as part of a comprehensive statewide model.

• Work within a multidisciplinary team in a scenic, fast-growing location renowned for its lifestyle and natural beauty.

• Participate in supervision, teaching, and liaison with GPs and other key stakeholders.

• Support clinical leadership initiatives and contribute to quality improvement and service development across forensic mental health.

Job Details

• Fixed-term part-time or full-time position, commencing early 2026, with long-term potential

• Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture

• On-call responsibilities shared equitably within the team

• Competitive Staff Specialist salary: $210,000 – $301,349 + 12% superannuation (pro rata)

• Attractive package, including:

  • Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata)

  • CPD allowance

  • Relocation support up to $15,000

  • Salary packaging and generous leave entitlements

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent with current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent specialist recognition

• Experience and expertise in adult general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, particularly in correctional or criminal justice settings

• Demonstrated clinical leadership, interpersonal skills, and capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to liaise effectively with GPs and service providers