Medical Registrar

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Forensicare is seeking a Medical Registrar (HM26-HM30) for fixed-term roles starting January 2026, based in Melbourne’s western suburbs in Community, Inpatient or Prison Services. You’ll join a forming team to help shape a new model of specialist forensic care and participate in the Registrar Training Program accredited by RANZCP for Generalist and Forensic subspecialties, with supervision by RANZCP-accredited supervisors where applicable. Duties include leading assessments and management of patients and prisoners under supervision and preparing reports for the Mental Health Review Board. Benefits include salary packaging, leave, training and wellbeing programs. Tips for applicants: emphasize registrar-level forensic psychiatry experience, clear training goals, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence of reporting to review boards, aligning with Forensicare values and diversity commitments.

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• Registrar HM26-HM30
• Full time or Part time fixed term commencing January 2026
• Based in Community, Inpatient or Prison Services
Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.
Be part of a newly forming team and help shape the delivery of forensic mental health care in Melbourne’s western suburbs. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with Area Mental Health Services and other community providers, strengthen shared care partnerships, and contribute to building a new model of specialist forensic support for the region.
About the role:
Fixed term positions for Registrars will be available fromJanuary 2026. These positions are available either part time or full time.
The Registrar will contribute forensic mental health advice to multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality direct care services and programs.
Applicants for this position will be able to participate in Forensicare's Training Program for Registrars, which is accredited as meeting the standards of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists for both Generalist and Forensic subspecialty training.
Trainees will be allocated to accredited posts and supervised by RANZCP accredited supervisors where applicable.
Senior Medical Officers with experience in Forensic Psychiatry will also be considered.
Duties:
• Take a lead role in the assessment and management of patients and prisoners under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
• Prepare and present reports to the Mental Health review Board.
Skills and experience:
• Experience at the Registrar level in Forensic Psychiatry is highly desirable
• Eligibility for, and a commitment to Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry is preferential
• Demonstrated responsibility for achievement of training goals
Benefits:
We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:
• Great salary packaging conditions
• Excellent leave entitlements
• Ongoing training and full orientation
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including: staff gym, staff health service, Critical Incident Stress Management and Employee Assistance Programs.
Diversity and Inclusion

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Our Values

We promote the values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, and leadership, and strive to reflect these behaviours in all that we do. Forensicare offers a smoke-free work environment.