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Exciting opportunities in forensic mental health in Australia!

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, join us!

You could receive up to $10,000 AUD* relocation reimbursement! (Also available for returning Australian citizens!)

Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services and we have multiple opportunities across our inpatient, prison, and community services for qualified nursing and allied health workers. You will work as part of a caring and supportive multidisciplinary team and be provided with excellent supervision and ongoing professional training, development, and education. You will have the ability to negotiate flexibility including hours, locations, and settings and have access to a great range of benefits. You will be part of an organisation with a genuine commitment to our vision: meaningful lives led safely, hope in recovery, connected care.

Build a life in Victoria, build a career at Forensicare.

Victoria is home to over 6 million people and includes a wide range of scenic and diverse environments to enjoy. From dramatic coastlines and beaches, to extensive hiking trails and snowfields, to beautiful national parks and wine growing regions, to dynamic regional cities and quiet country towns. Our capital city is Melbourne is known as one of the world’s most liveable cities. People travel internationally to experience its vibrant bars and restaurants, prestigious sporting events, arts and fashion scene and chic shopping. Forensicare services are primarily based in the inner north and outer suburbs of Melbourne, however we will be expanding services regionally over the next three years, giving Forensicare staff the unique opportunity of working in a variety of settings and services. To support your relocation to Victoria, we provide transitional and settlement support as you establish your life in Victoria, safe in the knowledge of your ongoing career potential at Forensicare. This includes:

  • Potential Sponsorship under the 186 Permanent Residency or 482 skilled visa program and support to secure visas
  • The Department of Health is currently offering a $10,000 international travel allowance to eligible healthcare workers to assist with relocation. This allowance is currently available until 30 June 2023.
  • Attractive benefits and employment conditions
  • Personalised support for resettlement and ongoing advice from your People and Culture business partner and access to a relocation agent to assist with finding accommodation, advice on setting up in Australia, including banking, tax, schooling
  • a mentoring program to support your career development at Forensicare​
  • a buddy system to help you build connections across the organisation.

 

Learn more about our expertise

Mental Health Nursing

With a truly person-centred care model implemented in very varied contexts, Forensicare is an exciting and rewarding base for your nursing career.

Psychology

A career in psychology at Forensicare is dynamic and diverse, with the opportunity to learn and practice specialist skills across a range of settings.

Occupational Therapy

As a Forensicare occupational therapist you will be part of a supportive team with ongoing supervision, training and professional development.

Social Work

As a social worker at Forensicare, you will apply your skills to deliver person-centred care in diverse, challenging and dynamic contexts.