2026 General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service 

• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

• Temporary full-time role | 86 hours per fortnight until 31/01/2027

About the role 

The General Surgery Unit comprises 24 Consultants and a full time Director.   The unit engages in a comprehensive Outpatient service with over 10000 patients a year with a face to face, virtual and telehealth model.  The hospital has 14 main operating suites and 2 endoscopy theatres with an all day dedicated Acute theatre covering a wide spectrum of routine and advanced General Surgery. Our surgical team is enthusiastic, approachable, and fully committed to your success. We maintain a strong culture of mentorship, respect, and collegiality across all levels. We have a strong focus on the unaccredited training program with dedicated Consultant and Fellow supervision. 

Why Train With Us? 

• A Proven Launchpad into Accredited Training 

• We have a strong track record of registrars successfully securing accredited General Surgery Education and Training (GSET) positions. You’ll be guided at every step— CV preparation, research opportunities, exam preparation, portfolio development, mock interviews, and referee support. 

• Dedicated General Surgery rotations. 

• Unlike may other Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar positions, our General Surgery registrars will undertake a full year of General Surgery with requirement to undertake relief, cover or other sub-specialty training terms. 

• Exposure to sub-speciality General Surgery rotations 

• University Hospital Geelong has dedicated Colorectal, Upper GI, Hepatobiliary, Endocrine and Breast Surgeons which allows registrars exposure to sub-speciality General Surgery rotations. 

• Exceptional Fellowship-Aligned Teaching and Exam Preparation 

• You’ll benefit from a structured teaching program mapped directly to the General 

Surgery Fellowship curriculum, including: 

• Weekly tutorials, case discussions, and surgical skills workshops 

• GSSE-specific tutorials, study groups, and exam coaching 

• Mock interviews and portfolio review sessions led by experienced surgical educators 

• Research, Audit, and Academic Mentorship 

What we’re looking for 

• Undertake regular assessment and performance review, actively participate in unit and facility based educational programs and meet mandatory training requirements. 

• Role model professionalism with respect to confidentiality, patient dignity, effective communication at primary patient care level and with staff, and the completion/maintenance of accurate and comprehensive medical records. 

• Actively participate in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.  Undertake skills-based training to support this role. 

• Contribute to a positive organizational culture, role model appropriate behaviour in accordance with the Code of Conduct for the Victorian Public Service and provide Senior representation on hospital committees. 

• May be required to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and/or be on-call including contribution to the General Surgery After Hours and Weekends Roster.  There is minimal cover roles in this position 

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

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

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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

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

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

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.