2027 Neurology Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 9564 

• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
• Temporary full-time opportunity (86 hours per fortnight) until 06/02/2028

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for one (1) unaccredited non-core year Registrar to join a dedicated neurosciences team based at University Hospital Geelong. This temporary full-time role offers broad exposure across acute and ambulatory neurology, supported by experienced consultants in one of Australia’s largest regional neurology centres.

The Neurosciences Department is one of the largest regional Neurology centres in Australia and includes the Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU) which receives acute stroke and neurology admissions, and an extensive ambulatory service. You will gain experience across general neurology and subspecialty areas including Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke/TIA, Movement Disorders, Vestibular disorders and Cognitive Neurology.

The role includes participation in Stroke/Neurology and Ambulatory rotations, contributing to acute and consultative neurology services. You will be supported by Neurologists providing leadership in acute stroke care, including thrombolysis and decision-making around clot retrieval. Training opportunities include neuroradiology meetings, EEG, EMG/NCS exposure and structured education programs such as brain school. On-call and weekend work is shared across the neurology team with strong consultant support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide supervised day-to-day clinical management of ambulatory and admitted neurology patients
• Participate in acute stroke and neurology services including ward rounds, consults and clinics
• Attend emergency clinical problems, MET and Code Blue calls as rostered
• Participate in after-hours, on-call and weekend rosters with continuous consultant support
• Assist with discharge summaries, inter-unit consults and supervision of junior medical staff
• Participate in teaching, education and quality improvement activities

What we’re looking for

• Postgraduate experience in internal medicine; completion of or progress toward RACP examinations
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills with commitment to patient-centred care
• Demonstrated commitment to education, quality improvement and safe clinical practice

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: James Dahler
Email: james.dahler@barwonhealth.org.au

Or

Contact person: Dr Caron Chapman
Email:  caron.chapman@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date:  9 October 2026