General Surgery Fellow / Upper GI Hepatobiliary 2027

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Salary packaging

Living expenses cap

Meals & entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong invites applications for a Fellow in General Surgery/Upper GI Hepatobiliary – 2027. This 12‑month fellowship targets senior surgical trainees who have FRACS or an equivalent qualification and offers a comprehensive, high‑volume surgical experience within a large regional teaching hospital.

Fellows will work across University Hospital Geelong and Epworth Waurn Ponds, with a strong on‑call component.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist qualification
• Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia (AHPRA)
• Significant postgraduate experience in General Surgery or a comparable clinical environment
• A demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest
• Strong clinical decision‑making and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proven leadership capability and a commitment to supporting junior staff
• Willingness to participate in on‑call and after‑hours rosters

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical management of surgical units, including inpatient care and referrals
• Participate in operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy services
• Attend promptly to urgent and emergency clinical presentations
• Organise patient admissions and ensure appropriate management plans are in place
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consent
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Liaise effectively with Consultant Surgeons regarding patient care, including structured handover
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, including registrars and interns
• Contribute to after‑hours, on‑call, and recall rosters
• Assist in surgical education, training, and unit administration
• Prioritise and manage multiple patients according to clinical urgency
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities

Job description

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

About the Role

Applications are invited for the position of Fellow in General Surgery/Upper GI Hepatobiliary – 2027. This role is suited to senior surgical trainees who have obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent specialist qualification. This 12-month fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume surgical experience within a large regional teaching hospital environment. Barwon Health has 19 Consultant General Surgeons across four surgical units, with subspecialty expertise in colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, breast and endocrine, and acute general surgery. The service performs over 2,500 elective and 3,800 emergency procedures annually, alongside a broad endoscopy program. Fellows will be based at University Hospital Geelong and Epworth Private Hospital Waurn Ponds and will participate in an on‑call roster with a strong focus on emergency surgery. Barwon Health appoints approximately 4.5 General Surgery Fellows each year. As a Fellow, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the supervision and development of junior medical staff ranging from interns to accredited surgical trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical management of surgical units, including inpatient care and referrals
• Participate in operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy services
• Attend promptly to urgent and emergency clinical presentations
• Organise patient admissions and ensure appropriate management plans are in place
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consent
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Liaise effectively with Consultant Surgeons regarding patient care, including structured handover
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, including registrars and interns
• Contribute to after‑hours, on‑call, and recall rosters
• Assist in surgical education, training, and unit administration
• Prioritise and manage multiple patients according to clinical urgency
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities

What we’re looking for

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist qualification
• Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia (AHPRA)
• Significant postgraduate experience in General Surgery or a comparable clinical environment
• A demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest
• Strong clinical decision‑making and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proven leadership capability and a commitment to supporting junior staff
• Willingness to participate in on‑call and after‑hours rosters

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

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Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [emailprotected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Position Description

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