Lead Psychiatrist - Hospital

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expires Sunday 18 January 2026 at 12:59 pm

Location: Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield VIC
Classification: HN64
Employment Type: Fractional – 0.7 EFT

Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We are seeking a Hospital Lead, Psychiatry in this newly created role, to provide operational and strategic leadership for psychiatrists across Thomas Embling Hospital. 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 to support broader directorate priorities, including governance, innovation, and integrated models of care.

• 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 Director, Clinical Services 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.

• Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent) and AHPRA registered, with substantial experience in psychiatry and prior experience as a forensic psychiatrist.
• Advanced Training Certificate 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, including experience managing and supervising a medical workforce.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

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

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.