HMO3+ Surgical Resident 2026
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 76
Job Category - Medical - HMOs
Req Id - 4729
2026 Barwon Health Surgery Stream Resident HMO3
- Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Lifestyle! A stone’s throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
About the Department of Surgery
Our Surgery Department are enthusiastic, engaged and committed to working cohesively together to provide high quality, patient centred care. They promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships across the multidisciplinary team and the Barwon South West region.
Barwon Health was the first regional hospital in Australia to offer a robotic service situated in the public hospital. Our junior surgical cohort of doctors have the opportunity to be trained in robotic assisting.
About the Role – Surgical Stream Resident
The Surgical Stream for HMO3 Surgical Resident rotates through a vast range of units where you will get a broad perspective of all of the services that University Hospital Geelong offer. You will be an integral member of the team working alongside accredited and unaccredited registrars and consultant staff. Barwon Health has a range of surgical specialties through which our surgical stream doctors rotate through including: Orthopaedics, General surgery, Emergency, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Specialties, Plastics, Vascular, Urology, surgical nights, ENT/FMOS/Ophthalmology and ICU. There are also many opportunities for research, teaching and a dedicated education program for junior surgical doctors. Mentoring from the PRESET supervisor/s to help with surgical applications to available to all our HMO3 surgical stream doctors.
If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you.
The successful applicants will also assist in general reporting and participate in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall by the unit.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
To learn more about the region, click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit directly via email at medicalrecruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact: Medical Workforce Unit
Contact Email: medicalrecruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 8 June 2025