Make the Move to Melbourne - Join Forensicare!
Psychiatric Registrar (Advanced Training / Psychiatry Trainees)
Melbourne, Australia | UK Recruitment Tour
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Employer: Forensicare – Victoria’s Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
- Salary: $129,048.40 (HM25) to $177,622.12(HM30) AUD + 12% Superannuation (Pension) + Allowances (based on experience)
Looking for a Unique Psychiatry Training Experience?
What if your next training post offered more than another rotation?
What if it provided exposure to:
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Prison Mental Health
- Secure Inpatient Services
- Community Forensic Mental Health
- Court and Justice-Related Mental Health Services
- Advanced multidisciplinary practice
Forensicare is Victoria's statewide forensic mental health service, and we're travelling to London and Manchester in September 2026 to meet Psychiatry Trainees and Registrars interested in advancing their careers in Australia.
Train in One of Australia's Leading Forensic Mental Health Services
Forensicare provides specialist forensic mental health services across:
- Thomas Embling Hospital
- Community Forensic Mental Health Services
- Victorian Prison Mental Health Services
- Court Liaison and Specialist Programs
Registrars rotate across inpatient, prison and community settings, gaining highly sought-after experience in complex psychiatry, risk assessment, recovery-focused care and medico-legal practice.
A Rare Opportunity to Join a Growing Service
Forensicare is currently undertaking one of the largest expansions in its history.
Thomas Embling Hospital is expanding from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 additional beds over the coming years.
This growth is creating exciting training and career development opportunities for Registrars seeking exposure to complex presentations and specialist forensic mental health practice.
You'll be joining an organisation investing heavily in its future workforce and expanding opportunities for career progression.
Why Choose Forensic Psychiatry?
Forensic Psychiatry offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in:
- Complex mental illness
- Violence and risk assessment
- Criminal justice and mental health interfaces
- Court reporting
- Recovery-oriented treatment planning
- Leadership within multidisciplinary teams
You'll develop advanced assessment and formulation skills while working with some of the most complex consumers in the mental health system.
Exceptional Training Opportunities
At Forensicare, Registrars:
- Work closely with experienced Consultant Psychiatrists
- Participate in supervised forensic assessments
- Develop medico-legal report writing skills
- Present to Mental Health Tribunals and review bodies
- Participate in education, research and quality improvement activities
- Access Advanced Training opportunities aligned with RANZCP requirements
Registrars are supported to undertake ongoing education and professional development, including research and scholarly activities.
Work Alongside Highly Skilled Multidisciplinary Teams
Unlike many health services, Forensicare's workforce is built around qualified mental health professionals.
You will work alongside:
- Consultant Psychiatrists
- Psychiatry Registrars
- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Clinical Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Allied Health Professionals
- Lived Experience Practitioners
This collaborative approach provides exceptional learning opportunities and comprehensive support for trainees.
UK Trainees Encouraged to Apply
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Core Trainees
- Higher Trainees
- Specialty Registrars
- Doctors who have completed Psychiatry Basic Training
- Doctors interested in pursuing a career in Forensic Psychiatry
Ideal candidates will have completed psychiatry training requirements equivalent to RANZCP Basic Training and be eligible for registration in Australia.
AHPRA Registration Support
Recent reforms have introduced new fast-track registration pathways for eligible international medical specialists and trainee doctors, reducing barriers to relocation.
Our dedicated Medical Workforce team will support candidates through:
- AHPRA registration requirements
- Visa sponsorship processes
- Relocation Support - Up to $10,000 AUD
- Settlement in Melbourne
We understand the process can seem daunting and will provide guidance at every stage.
Why Melbourne?
Imagine finishing work and enjoying:
- A better climate
- Beaches and coastal escapes
- World-renowned food and wine regions
- Premier sporting events
- Easy access to New Zealand and Asia
Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and offers an outstanding quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.
Meet Us in the UK
London
1–16 September 2026
Start Your Next Chapter in Australia
Advance Your Psychiatry Training.
Explore Forensic Psychiatry.
Build a Lifestyle You'll Love.
Forensicare – Victoria's Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
Register your interest today and meet our team during our UK recruitment tour
