Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist

Key Highlights

Exciting Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity
Join a dedicated team delivering expert forensic mental health services in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Work across inpatient, outpatient, and custodial settings while playing a key role in education and leadership.

Comprehensive Clinical & Teaching Role
Provide high-quality psychiatric care while contributing to postgraduate training programs.

Supervise junior medical staff and participate in research and service development.

Unique Lifestyle & Professional Experience
Enjoy a rewarding career in a vibrant location with a strong sense of community, cultural diversity, and stunning natural surroundings.

This leading health service provides specialist forensic mental health care across inpatient and community settings.

With a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, it offers integrated services for individuals involved with the justice system.

Accredited for advanced psychiatry training, the service has strong academic affiliations and offers opportunities for professional development, research, and leadership.

As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
✅ Assess, manage, and provide psychiatric care for forensic patients in inpatient, custodial, and community settings.
✅ Participate in an on-call roster and provide consultation for crisis situations.
✅ Fulfill statutory requirements under the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act.
✅ Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and contribute to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) training program.
✅ Maintain high clinical standards in line with national guidelines and ethical frameworks.

📌 Full-time, ongoing position
💰 Salary: AUD $213,380 - $261,100 per annum

🔹 Competitive salary with allowances and incentives
🔹 Generous leave entitlements, including professional development leave
🔹 Strong academic and training support for career advancement
🔹 Opportunities for research, leadership, and service development
🔹 Employee wellness programs, salary packaging options, and relocation assistance

✅ Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, with eligibility for Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent.
✅ Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in forensic psychiatry (desirable).


• Strong leadership, supervision, and teaching abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with diverse populations.


• Current AHPRA registration, NT driver's license (or ability to obtain), and compliance with immunisation requirements.

At Paragon Medics, we are dedicated to connecting talented healthcare professionals with exceptional career opportunities.For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!