2027 General Surgical Registrar (Un-Accredited)

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor and Shadowing program

Discovery days access

Study and professional development-le

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Private Health Insurance offers

Digital upskilling (Excel, Power BI)

Cafes at hospitals

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne invites applications for a position designed to strengthen the pathway toward GSET/SET training. The role offers exposure across multiple surgical rotations, formal teaching, and research opportunities within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Selected candidates will benefit from structured teaching, Grand Rounds, and an active focus on career development, with rotations spanning Box Hill, Maroondah, and other sites and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA or Eligibility for Provisional Registration with AHPRA (Limited Registration is not accepted)
• Passionate about pursuing a surgical career
• Committed to high-quality patient care
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Motivated to learn, contribute, and grow
• Ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational experience for GSET/sub-specialty training
• Engage in formal Academic Teaching program and Grand Rounds
• Participate in research with weekly groups and sub-specialty projects
• Prepare for GSET interviews

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation to learn

Adaptability

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Limited Term Full Time
• Excellent Training and Education Opportunities
• Supportive and Inclusive Environment

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Join Eastern Health in 2027 and gain the experience, mentorship, and exposure needed to strengthen your pathway toward GSET/SET training.

This position is specifically designed to provide a foundation for progression into the GSET and sub-specialty training programs, offering focused experience and career development opportunities across the following areas:

• Formal Academic Teaching program and Grand Rounds
• Teaching (8 formal Monash University positions, meeting criteria for GSET application)
• Research - weekly research group, sub-specialty research opportunities
• GSET interview preparation program

Possible rotations include:

• Acute General Surgery - Box Hill
• Acute/Elective General Surgery - Maroondah, Angliss & Blackburn
• Colorectal Surgery - Box Hill
• UGI/HPB Surgery - Box Hill
• Vascular Surgery - Box Hill
• Breast & Endocrine Surgery - Maroondah
• ICU
• General Surgery - Nights
• Relieving - General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, ENT, Urology
• Rural rotations Albury Wodonga Health or Bairnsdale Health

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Registration with AHPRA or Eligibility for Provisional Registration with AHPRA(Limited Registration is not accepted)
• Passionate about pursuing a surgical career
• Committed to high-quality patient care
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Motivated to learn, contribute, and grow
• Ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

REFERENCES – References will be requested at interview stage.

Contact Person:Tracy Waller

Contact Number: 03 9895 3***

Contact Email: **********@easternhealth.org.au

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day