Make the Move to Melbourne
Advance Your Career. Upgrade Your Lifestyle.
UK Recruitment Tour | London & Manchester | September 2026
Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs)
Salary: AUD $89,284 – $107,520, plus additional allowances and overtime potential
Associate Nurse Unit Managers
Join Forensicare – Victoria's Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
Ready for Something More?
What if your next career move wasn't just another nursing job?
What if it meant:
More sunshine and better work-life balance
Weekends spent at beaches, vineyards and national parks
Competitive salary, generous penalties and 12.5% superannuation (pension)
Salary Packaging – Reduce your tax, increase your take home pay
Genuine career progression and specialist development
Relocation support and visa sponsorship
A new life in one of the world's most liveable cities
This September, Forensicare is travelling to London and Manchester to meet experienced Mental Health Nurses interested in relocating to Melbourne, Australia.
Why Nurses Choose Melbourne
Melbourne consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities and is home to a thriving healthcare sector, diverse communities and an enviable lifestyle.
Imagine finishing your shift and enjoying:
World-class cafés and restaurants
Stunning beaches and coastal drives
Award-winning wine regions
Major sporting and cultural events
Easy access to the rest of Australia, New Zealand and Asia
Many UK nurses move for the career opportunities.
Most stay because of the lifestyle.
Why Join Forensicare?
Be Part of the Largest Expansion in Forensic Mental Health Nursing in Victoria
This isn't simply a nursing vacancy.
It's an opportunity to join a service undergoing one of the most significant expansions in its history.
Over the coming years, Thomas Embling Hospital is expanding from 136 beds to 218 beds, with the addition of six new inpatient units and 82 new beds. The first new units will open in 2026, creating exciting opportunities for Mental Health Nurses who want to help shape the future of forensic mental health care.
Rather than joining a long-established service and fitting into an existing culture, you'll have the opportunity to help build new teams, influence practice and contribute to the development of modern therapeutic environments from day one.
Work Alongside Highly Skilled Clinical Teams
Unlike many healthcare settings where nurses may rely heavily on support workers and healthcare assistants, at Forensicare you'll work within a workforce built around qualified mental health professionals.
You will be supported by and collaborate with:
Registered Mental Health Nurses
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Allied Health Clinicians
Specialist Forensic Mental Health Practitioners
This multidisciplinary approach ensures high-quality clinical decision-making, shared expertise and genuine opportunities for professional learning and development.
Specialist Mental Health Nursing at Its Best
Forensic Mental Health Nursing offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in:
Risk assessment and management
Trauma-informed care
Recovery-focused practice
Complex mental health presentations
Therapeutic engagement
Behavioural assessment and intervention
The experience gained at Forensicare is highly regarded and provides a strong foundation for future career progression into leadership, advanced practice, education and specialist clinical roles.
Shape a New Service. Build a Long-Term Career.
As we expand, we're not only creating new beds — we're creating opportunities.
Whether you're an experienced RMN looking for a new challenge or a senior nurse ready to take the next step into leadership, there has never been a better time to join Forensicare.
Join us at the beginning of an exciting new chapter and help shape the future of forensic mental health nursing in Australia.
Current Opportunities
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (RPN2)
Salary: AUD $89,284 – $107,520
Plus:
12.5% Superannuation
Shift penalties and allowances
Salary packaging benefits
Ongoing professional development
Leadership Opportunities
Associate Nurse Unit Manager positions available for experienced mental health nursing leaders – 5+ years’ experience required.
Relocation Support
Moving countries is a big step.
We'll support you every step of the way.
Relocation Package
Up to AUD $10,000 relocation assistance
Settlement and relocation support
Visa sponsorship available – Temporary 482 and Direct Entry 186, subject to eligibility
Ongoing education and postgraduate opportunities
Who We're Looking For
You are:
A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Experienced in mental health settings, minimum of 2 year post graduate
Passionate about recovery-focused care
Looking for a new challenge
Interested in building a long-term future in Australia
Experience in forensic, acute, secure, PICU or complex mental health environments will be highly regarded.
If you’re not yet registered with AHPRA, we’ll guide you through the process.
Meet Us in the UK
London Recruitment Events
September 2026
Manchester Recruitment Events
September 2026
Meet our clinical and recruitment leaders, learn more about life in Melbourne, discuss relocation options and interview while we're in the UK.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Bring Your Mental Health Nursing Expertise to Australia.
Join a Service with Purpose.
Build a Lifestyle You'll Love.
Forensicare
Specialist Careers. Meaningful Work. Extraordinary Lifestyle.
Register your interest today and secure an interview during our UK recruitment tour
Make the Move to Melbourne – Join Forensicare!
Registered Mental Health Nurses – UK to Australia
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Employer: Forensicare – Victoria’s Specialist Forensic Mental Health Service
Salary: $76,263 to $108,435 AUD + 12% Superannuation (Pension) + Allowances (based on experience)
Ready to Take Your Career Global?
Are you a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) ready for a fresh start? Join Forensicare, Victoria’s only state-wide forensic mental health service, and help change lives while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities Melbourne has to offer.
Why Choose Forensicare?
Unique and Rewarding Practice Setting
Work across hospital, prison, and community environments, delivering mental health care to some of society’s most vulnerable. No two days are the same.
Professional Growth & Career Pathways
Access to comprehensive training, postgraduate qualification allowances, and ongoing development in a highly specialised field.
Relocation Support Up to $10,000 AUD
Receive generous relocation reimbursement and personal support from our relocation agent to assist with housing and settling in.
Sponsorship for Permanent or Temporary Visa
We offer sponsorship for subclass 482 (Temporary) and subclass 186 (Permanent Residency) visas.
Live in One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities
Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Melbourne – known for its culture, food, nature, and welcoming community.
What We’re Looking For:
Registered Mental Health Nurse (UK RMN or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification mental health experience
Experience in forensic, acute, secure or complex mental health settings
Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing
Committed to trauma-informed, person-centred car
Eligible for registration with AHPRA
What You’ll Receive:
Competitive Salary – $76,263 to $108,435 AUD + 12% Super (Pension)
Postgraduate Qualification Allowances
Up to $10,000 AUD Relocation Reimbursement
Salary Packaging – boost your take-home pay
Visa Sponsorship – 482 or 186 pathways
Job Security in a respected, growing health organisation
Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team Environment
Continue your journey with Forensicare today.
Be part of something meaningful – make a real impact and grow your career in one of the most innovative forensic mental health services in Australia.
Apply now or register your interest to learn more.
Access a copy of the position description here -
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