2027 General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Southern Cross Care (Vic); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Victoria's western region is offering a 12-month General Surgery training rotation at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role supports the unit with emergency, pre- and postoperative care, and participation in operating lists. Two fixed-term 12-month contracts Feb 2027 to Feb 2028.

The roster includes after-hours, weekend, and night registrar duties, with mentoring and research opportunities. Applicants must hold AHPRA registration (no provisional), be eligible for RACS courses, and

Qualifications

• Current general registration with AHPRA; provisional registration will NOT be accepted.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience at PGY3 or above in general surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar in an Australia/New Zealand hospital or equivalent.
• RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) or related Anatomy training.
• Teaching/educational experience.
• Interest in research.

Responsibilities

• Assist the general surgery unit with emergency assessment and management.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care; attend operating lists and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in audit requirements and multidisciplinary team activities.
• Mentoring, research projects and CV building would be supported as part of this role.
• Opportunities for teaching and education through the University of Notre Dame (Melbourne Campus).

Skills

AHPRA registration

English communication

Independent & collaborative work

Registrar experience in AU/NZ surgery

RACS training / anatomy

Teaching experience

Research interest

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term

Hours: 86 hour per fortnight

Salary: from $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Contact: Henry To - [e-mail]

Zeng Yap - [e-mail]

Surgical Admin Team - [e-mail]

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About the opportunity

General Surgery

Summary of the role: The General Surgery Unit is an accredited training rotation for the RACS General Surgery program and currently has two SET trainees allocated by General Surgery Australia. This role will support the needs of this unit.

This is a 12 months position, offering General Surgery. The role is to assist the general surgery unit to provide a range of services including emergency assessment and management, pre and post-operative care, attending operating lists and the outpatient management of patients across a range of emergency and elective general surgery conditions. The sub-specialities in Acute General Surgery, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary and Breast/Endocrine.

• Two fixed term rotational contract is available – 12-month contract Feb 2027 to Feb 2028
• Clinical duties will include emergency assessment and management, pre and postoperative care, attending operating lists, attending and running outpatient clinics and managing planning meetings and all audit requirements of the unit.
• Provide high quality clinical care under the supervision, or with the support, of the consultant general surgery surgeons and participate fully in the activities of the department.
• For General Surgery, there will be participation in the afterhours (evenings), weekend and nights registrar roster.
• The position would be suitable for a doctor looking to gain future entry into General Surgery training. We may consider a qualified and registerable Australian or International graduate looking for a supported position in general surgery
• The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA – Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
• Mentoring, research projects and CV building toward a training position would be supported as part of this role. Concurrent educational opportunities and higher degrees are encouraged and built into the roster.
• Opportunities for teaching and education through the University of Notre Dame (Melbourne Campus)

ABOUT YOU:

• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Provisional registration will NOT be accepted. Candidates currently residing overseas will also NOT be accepted.
• A high standard of written and verbal English communication skills.
• A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prior experience at PGY3 or above in general surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar in an Australia/New Zealand hospital or equivalent
• Preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position
• Teaching/educational experience
• A desire to participate in research

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Experience in urology/general surgery as a HMO/Registrar in Australia (or equivalent) with strengths in surgical management
• General Registration in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with prior completion of all components requirements (including Part 1 and 2 clinical examinations). Provisional/supervised registrat
• Demonstrates independence in surgical management
• Strong communication and professional skills toward other employees
• Availability for 12 months

Desirable:

• Skills in quality assurance, audit, and teaching
• Interest or expertise in a general surgery sub-specialty area
• Desire to apply for training program

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

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