Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist

Key Highlights

Specialist Forensic Psychiatry Opportunity: Join a dynamic team delivering specialist psychiatric care to forensic and high-risk consumers. This role provides a unique opportunity to work across multiple forensic mental health services, offering a broad and challenging scope of practice.

Diverse Clinical Exposure: Provide expert psychiatric services within a comprehensive forensic framework, engaging with programs such as the Court Liaison Service, Community Forensic Outreach Service, Indigenous Mental Health Intervention Program, and the Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre.

Professional Development & Leadership: Contribute to the training and supervision of medical and allied health professionals while staying at the forefront of forensic mental health care. Play a pivotal role in the implementation of evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About the Health Service

This health service plays a critical role in forensic and high-risk mental health care, working closely with the legal system, law enforcement, and community-based services. It is dedicated to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care within a structured, evidence-based framework.

Position Details

As a Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist, you will:

Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to forensic and high-risk consumers across multiple service areas. Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with legal, correctional, and law enforcement agencies. Provide clinical oversight, training, and mentorship to junior medical officers and allied health staff. Contribute to the continuous improvement of forensic mental health services through evidence-based practice and policy development. Advocate for health equity by addressing the social and cultural determinants of mental health.

This position is offered on a fixed-term temporary basis, with potential opportunities for long-term career progression within the forensic mental health sector.

Benefits Competitive Salary Package: Aligns with senior medical officer classifications, with annual incremental increases. Additional Benefits: Employer superannuation contributions of up to 12.75%. Salary packaging options to optimise take-home pay. Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance. Access to professional development funding and structured career progression pathways. A supportive work environment fostering innovation and excellence in forensic mental health care. Requirements

Qualifications:

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent, with specialist recognition in Forensic Psychiatry. Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Essential Skills and Experience:

Expertise in forensic mental health, with experience in risk assessment and management. Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external agencies. Commitment to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive psychiatric care. Proven leadership in clinical education and service development.

Compliance Requirements:

Completion of pre-employment checks, including conviction checks and identity verification. Willingness to participate in an on-call roster as required. About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and well-being. We connect medical professionals with meaningful opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 7259 9969 or apply now!