Surgery - Ortho Registrar

JPS Recruitment; Victoria; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Consultant teaching and support

Job summary

JPS Recruitment is assisting a well-established regional health service in Victoria to recruit an Orthopaedic Registrar for a full-time position. The role offers strong operative exposure and structured consultant support across elective and trauma lists.

The hospital is a 165-bed tertiary teaching facility just a short flight from Melbourne, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and regional work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months recent experience in Orthopaedics.
• Hold or be eligible for AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative exposure across elective and trauma orthopaedic lists under consultant supervision.

Skills

Orthopaedics experience

Education

Eligible for AHPRA registration

Job description

Opportunity

We are working closely with a well-established regional health service in Victoria to secure an Orthopaedic Registrar for a full-time position, offering strong operative exposure and structured consultant support across elective and trauma lists.

Benefits

• Salary: $140,000 – $220,000 + penalties (VIC award dependent on experience)
• Access to a broad mix of trauma and elective orthopaedic cases
• Supportive consultant team with teaching focus
• Relocation assistance may be available (subject to confirmation)

Hospital

This 165-bed tertiary teaching hospital offers an engaging and collaborative workplace, attracting both Australian and international medical professionals. Situated just a short flight from Melbourne, it serves a regional community of over 50,000 people. Doctors placed here consistently report a positive work environment, strong support networks, and a welcoming culture, with many choosing to continue their careers at the hospital long-term.

Location

Living in this region means enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with incredible natural beauty, great food, and plenty of outdoor adventures:

• Just a short drive or flight to Melbourne and Adelaide, keeping you well connected.
• Dine amongst the vibrant local restaurants or visit numerous nearby wineries.
• Shop for fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal treats at farmers markets.
• Enjoy a warm climate and a relaxed lifestyle with stress-free, traffic-free commuting.

Requirements

To apply, you must meet one or more of the following:

• Hold or be eligible for registration with AHPRA
• Possess at least 12 months recent experience in Orthopaedics
• Currently on a relevant college training program (RACS preferred)
• IMG’s eligible via Competent Authority Pathway (UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, NZ)
• IMG’s with a college interview date or assessed as partially/substantially comparable