Join Our Team as a Talent Acquisition Partner, Allied Health and Psychology at Forensicare!

Be part of something bigger. Make a real impact.

At Forensicare, we’re committed to making a difference in the forensic mental health sector. With extensive investment in our facilities and people, we’re expanding our services and looking for like-minded professionals to join us in shaping the future of forensic mental health care.

Why Join Us?

• Significant Service Expansion – Be part of a growing organisation investing in people and facilities.
• Competitive Salary – $110,479 (HS6) plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy Rostered Days Off (RDOs) and salary packaging options.
• On-site Perks – Free on-site parking subject to availability.

About Forensicare

A career at Forensicare is unique, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. We work across community, hospital, and prison settings to support individuals navigating both mental health challenges and the criminal justice system. Our approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to understanding the needs of our consumers and their carers.

The Role

As part of our centralised Talent Acquisition function, you will play a pivotal role in attracting and recruiting top-tier professionals across Allied Health and Psychology. Your expertise will contribute to the continued growth of our highly skilled workforce across multiple disciplines, including Nursing, Lived Experience, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Social Work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to develop meaningful, tailored job briefs.
• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies across multiple talent platforms (e.g., SEEK, LinkedIn, specialist job boards).
• Identify and engage both active and passive candidates to build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a seamless, high-quality recruitment experience.
• Provide strategic advice on workforce planning, attraction, and selection strategies.

About You:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to create an exceptional experience for hiring managers and candidates.
• Proven ability to provide operational solutions to meet workforce planning needs.
• Excellent relationship management and consulting skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in a proactive Talent Acquisition function within a complex, matrix-structured organisation.
• Recruitment experience across Psychology and Allied Health, including Speech Therapy, Dietetics, and Lived Experience roles.
• Strong knowledge of attraction, recruitment, and selection best practices, particularly within the health sector.

A Workplace Where People Matter

• Ongoing professional development, training, and supervision to support your career growth.
• Well-defined career pathways across our Directorates.
• Salary Packaging Options – Reduce your taxable income with benefits for mortgage, rent, car, and everyday expenses.
• A leading, multifaceted approach to safety, prioritising security and well-being at every level.
• Employee Recognition – Celebrate and be rewarded for your contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal and work-related matters.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – Including psychological peer support and critical incident response programs.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.

Location:

Our corporate office is located at Thomas Embling Hospital, just 15 minutes north of Melbourne’s CBD in Fairfield. As we expand, we are growing our team across Thomas Embling Hospital, Prison Operations, and our Community Directorate.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact in forensic mental health, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait!

Eligibility & Equal Opportunity

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

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with lived experience of disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Forensicare, we uphold our values of respect, integrity, accountability and human rights —guiding our work and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all.