Registrar - Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee 2027

Sante Recruitment; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee (Registrar) in Victoria for 2027. The program provides a diverse, supportive training environment across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community geriatric care within a structured rotation.

Registrars gain exposure to a broad range of geriatric clinics and subspecialties, with weekly clinics and opportunities to supervise, teach and develop leadership in a collaborative team at Bendigo Health.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent required.
• General registration with AHPRA required.
• Eligibility for RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training or interest in a non-accredited registrar position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support junior medical staff.
• Participate in bedside teaching and clinical education.
• Develop leadership and supervisory skills within a collegial team environment.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

General registration with AHPRA

RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training (eligible/in non-accredited registrar)

Job description

Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee (Registrar)

2027 | Victoria

RACP-Accredited & Non-Accredited Applicants Welcome

This role provides a diverse, supportive and high-quality training environment, ideal for doctors seeking to develop strong clinical, leadership and academic skills across the full spectrum of geriatric care.

As a Geriatric Medicine Registrar, you will gain comprehensive exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community-based geriatric medicine through a structured rotation program. Term allocations are individualised to meet training needs, while maintaining service requirements.

Clinical Rotations May Include

• Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit
• Orthogeriatrics & Surgical Liaison
• Acute Geriatric Medicine, including Psychiatry and General Medicine consults
• Geriatric Medicine in the Emergency Department
• Community Geriatric Medicine (GEM@Home)

Outpatient & Subspecialty Exposure

Registrars actively participate in weekly geriatric clinics, which may include:

• General Geriatric Medicine
• Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services (CDAMS)
• Telehealth clinics
• Falls and Balance clinics
• Continence clinics
• Movement Disorders Clinic

This breadth of exposure supports development of strong diagnostic, multidisciplinary and continuity-of-care skills.

Teaching, Supervision & Leadership

Registrars Are Encouraged To

• Supervise and support junior medical staff
• Participate in bedside teaching and clinical education
• Develop leadership and supervisory skills within a collegial team environment

Education & Training Support

Bendigo Health Offers Robust Educational Support, Including

For RACP-accredited trainees, a structured three-year advanced training pathway is available, comprising:

• A strong culture of teaching and supervision
• Excellent consultant support and approachable leadership
• Diverse clinical exposure comparable to major metropolitan services
• A welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to Melbourne

Applicants Should Have

• MBBS or equivalent
• General registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility for or interest in RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training, or
• Suitable experience for a non-accredited registrar position