Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: Lara precinct prisons, based at Western Plains Correctional Centre, Lara, VIC
Work Type: Sessional up to full time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday – working pattern to be confirmed – No weekend work

Help Shape a New Era in Forensic Mental Health
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare) is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a sessional role at the “Lara precinct” prisons, including the newly opened Western Plains Correctional Centre, Barwon, Kareenga, and Marngoneet prisons. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-impact clinical care in a secure, purpose-built facility as part of a respected statewide forensic mental health service.

About the Role at Western Plains (Lara)
Join a committed multidisciplinary team in a modern facility with access to the latest infrastructure and models of care. This is a pivotal role in delivering psychiatric services to individuals within the justice system. The role will include conducting psychiatric outpatient clinics, leading a multidisciplinary team, involvement in clinical reviews, and supervision of other clinicians.

Key Features:
• Flexible work arrangements available on discussion:
• Onsite support from a full-time Registrar, enhancing clinical collaboration and continuity of care, as well as peer support from another onsite sessional consultant psychiatrist
• Contribute to recovery-focused, trauma-informed care in a secure setting.
• Opportunities for involvement in teaching, supervision and research (if desired).

Why Join Forensicare?
• Be part of an established service at Western Plains Correctional Centre with strong leadership and vision.
• Join a workplace that values innovation, safety, and compassion.
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Lara/Geelong region, with easy access to the Surf Coast and Melbourne.

Benefits:
• No weekend work – enjoy genuine work-life balance.
• 4 weeks annual leave, opportunity to increase to 5 weeks if participating in on-call roster.
• Salary packaging – Mortgage, Rent, Car, and General Expenses.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and support programs, including EAP.
• Access to a network of experienced forensic mental health professionals across the state.

About You:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or equivalent.
• Experience in forensic psychiatry is desirable but not essential – training and support provided.
• Strong interest in multidisciplinary, person-centred care.
• Willingness to work onsite at a secure correctional facility.

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Eligibility:
• Satisfactory Police Check and compliance with Infection Control requirements.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.