Consultant Psychiatrist - [Archived Advertisement]

Located across Forensicare sites including Thomas Embling Hospital and prison services

We are seeking a full time or sessional Consultant Psychiatrist to work with a dynamic team to deliver forensic psychiatric services in a prestigious statewide service with a high profile in the mental health system. The Psychiatrist will be primarily involved in providing specialist clinical services. 

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, located in Fairfield, an inner Melbourne suburb, offers an extensive range of inpatient, outpatient and prison-based programs. It has developed a strong national and international reputation for research, training 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
• Significant leadership opportunities are available

Enquiries to:  Dr Danny Sullivan, Executive Director Clinical Services

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions
• Excellent leave entitlements
• Postgraduate scholarship programs
• Ongoing training and full orientation

Forensicare values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.