2027 Cardiothoracics Surgery Fellow

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8360 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road 
• Full time temporary contracts of 12–24 months are available, with commencement from February 2027

About the role

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow works within Barwon Health’s Cardiothoracic Unit, providing specialist cardiac and thoracic surgical care to the population of South Western Victoria. The role supports four Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons and offers extensive exposure to a broad range of complex surgical procedures in a collaborative, high-volume environment.

Surgery is conducted daily, with opportunities to assist and develop skills in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, minimal access valve surgery, lung resections, robotic thoracic surgery and related procedures. The Fellow will participate in clinical meetings, patient consultation, and evaluation, and contribute to general reporting and unit activities.

The role requires participation in after-hours, on-call and recall rosters as required by the unit. Contracts of 12–24 months are available, with commencement from February 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons in the delivery of cardiac and thoracic surgical care
• Participate in perioperative patient management, consultation and clinical decision-making
• Engage in daily operating theatre activities and multidisciplinary clinical meetings
• Contribute to general reporting and departmental responsibilities
• Participate in after-hours, on-call and recall rosters as required

What we’re looking for

• Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration)
• Appropriate postgraduate surgical experience and demonstrated interest in cardiothoracic surgery
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care and ongoing professional development

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

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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

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.

Contact person: Dr Michael Rowland

Email: cardiothoracicadmin@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 26 June 2026