2027 Gastroenterology Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 10076 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• 12‑month fixed-term full-time role

About the role

2027 Unaccredited Gastroenterology Registrar

The Gastroenterology department provides a broad range of Gastroenterology training and supports two accredited registrar positions and currently two unaccredited registrar positions as of 2027. The department has a strong commitment to excellence in clinical, education and research activities and a strong focus on preparing senior trainees for consultant or academic careers.

The Gastroenterology Unit has 16 inpatient beds used for the management of gastroenterology and hepatology emergencies.  Trainees attend onsite ambulatory services and specialised clinics as well as attending unit educational meetings.  Research activities are supported across the unit with investigator driven clinical research based projects. 

This unaccredited gastroenterology registrar position parallels the accredited gastroenterology registrar roles with rotations through inpatient ward care, consultative service and ambulatory outpatient clinic care.  The role requires participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall. There is dedicated weekly consultant led registrar teaching and protected teaching time including exposure to basic endoscopic skills.

The unit participates in a weekly Multidisciplinary Liver Mass Meeting, a monthly Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Meeting, weekly Journal Club and weekly Unit Radiology Meeting and Histopathology Meeting.

Applicants must have completed the FRACP Part 1 examination or equivalent and have previous experience working in a Gastroenterology unit.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical management of patients with gastroenterology and hepatology disorders in both an in-patient and outpatient setting at University Hospital Geelong
• On-call, recall and after-hours responsibilities within the Gastroenterology Unit

 What we’re looking for

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent degree enabling registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia
• Registration or eligibility to register with the Medical Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
• Completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Part 1 Examination
• Core Competencies in Clinical medicine and Clinical Gastroenterology
• Previous experience in Clinical Trials desirable

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 medicalrecruitment@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 Lauren Beswick
Email: lauren.beswick@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 16 November 2026