Job Description

Lead Psychiatrist – Prison Directorate

Location: Derrimut/Ravenhall Correctional Centre, VIC
Classification: HN64
Salary Range: $221.10 base per hour + Super (as per EBA)
Employment Type: Fractional – 0.6 EFT

About the Role

Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We are seeking a Prison Lead, Psychiatry in this newly created role, to provide operational and strategic leadership for psychiatrists across the Forensicare prison directorate. This role ensures psychiatric care is safe, person-centred, and evidence-based, while fostering innovation and professional development.

You will work closely with the Director, Clinical Services (prison operations) to support broader directorate priorities, including governance, innovation, and integrated models of care.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead psychiatric services ensuring safe, evidence-based care aligned with strategic priorities.
• Supervise and develop consultants and registrars, promoting clinical excellence.
• Coordinate medical workforce planning, including rotation schedules and leave management, to maintain service continuity and operational efficiency
• Support the DCS strengthening clinical governance, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive workforce planning, governance, and service innovation.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and support integrated models of care.

About You
• Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent) with substantial experience in psychiatry and prior experience as a forensic psychiatrist.
• Advanced Training Certificate in Forensic Psychiatry highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of clinical governance principles in the delivery of safe, high-quality forensic mental health services
• Proven leadership in clinical settings
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

For further information, please access the position description here -
Psychiatry Lead - Prisons

Why Join Forensicare?
At Forensicare, we deliver recovery-focused programs that support people living with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. Our team works across secure hospitals, community settings, and innovative service models to make a real difference. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking workforce committed to safety, recovery, and excellence.

Eligibility
• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

• Please access the following link (or copy and paste link in your browser) to submit your credentialing profile. You would be required to sign up/register. This process will take approx. 15 minutes to complete. eCredential

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.