2027 Geriatrics Registrar Advanced Trainee

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 430 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8450 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Up to 6 advanced trainee full-time positions with up to 24 months of accredited advanced training commencing 01/02/2027

About the role

Barwon Health provides opportunities for a broad range of experience for Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainees in a well-supported environment. Rotations include community (ACAS, Residential In-Reach, and domiciliary TCP program), inpatient GEM unit, GEM@home program, Orthogeriatrics Service, Acute Hospital Consults Service, residential TCP program and specialist clinics including CDAMS, Continence Service, Falls and Balance Clinic, POPS Clinic, Complex Wound Clinic and Community Geriatric Clinic.

A key strength of the program is exposure to different aspects of community geriatric medicine and access to a comprehensive Continence Service. Trainees will also have opportunities to participate in teaching with Deakin University Medical School and undertake research projects supported by Barwon Health and Deakin University. For a senior advanced trainee, opportunity is also available for interested trainees to apply for the Chief Registrar role which provides an opportunity for leadership training.

Oncall – registrars are expected to participate in the subacute after-hours oncall registrar roster which includes approximately 1 in 11 weekend nights and will be supported by an oncall consultant. There is an onsite HMO at McKellar Centre until 2330hrs (Mondays – Thursdays) or 2230hrs (Fridays – Sundays).

Barwon Health is participating in the PMCV Centralised Match for 2027 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainees in Victoria. Applicants will need to apply to Barwon Health, and to register with the PMCV centralised matching system. In addition, Barwon Health also has established a regional training partnership (RTP) position with Western Health for 2027 recruitment. Interested applicant for the RTP training position will need to apply directly to us and Western Health outside of the PMCV match.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotation program across inpatient, community and specialist geriatric services
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to older persons across a range of clinical settings
• Contribute to teaching of medical students and junior staff
• Engage in research, audit and quality improvement activities

What we’re looking for

• Eligible for appointment as a Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee
• Demonstrated commitment to geriatric medicine and holistic care of older patients
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical skills

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 Adrian Low (Head Of Department)

Email:  adrian.low@barwonhealth.org.au

Or

Contact person:  Dr Boon Ng (Site-coordinator)

Email:  boon.ng@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 27th July 2026