Intensive Care Unit, Senior Registrar 2027
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Job Category - Medical - Registrar
Req Id - 8199
- Lead and grow in Victoria’s largest regional ICU, gaining hands-on experience across adult, cardiothoracic and paediatric critical care
- Develop advanced skills in a high-acuity environment, including exposure to a well-established ECMO service (VA, VV, ECMO-CPR)
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative unit with strong teaching, mentorship and clear pathways to advanced training and career progression
About the role
University Hospital Geelong ICU is a 24-bed Level 3, C24 CICM-accredited unit and the largest regional ICU in Victoria, managing over 1600 admissions annually and providing high-quality care across adult, cardiothoracic and paediatric patients; as a Senior Registrar, you will play a key leadership role in delivering comprehensive clinical care, leading ward rounds with specialist support, supervising and teaching junior staff, and contributing to ICU operations, while gaining exposure to a well-established ECMO service (including VA, VV and ECMO-CPR) and participating in education, research, and quality improvement activities within a highly supportive, collaborative environment designed to foster advanced training progression and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced clinical care to critically ill adult & paediatric patients
- Perform assessment, resuscitation, procedures, and treatment planning
- Lead daily ward rounds under intensivist supervision
- Coordinate patient flow and ICU operations with medical and nursing teams
- Review and manage patients in ED, wards, and theatres as required
- Escalate complex cases (e.g. ECMO, paediatrics, unstable patients) appropriately
- Provide clear communication with families, carers, and referring teams
- Attend MET/Code Blue calls and deliver advanced life support
- Supervise and teach junior medical staff and students
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in after-hours/on-call roster with increasing autonomy and off-site first on call component
- Contribute to:
- Education programs (CICM prep, journal club, echo training)
- Quality improvement, audits, and research
What were looking for
- Advanced CICM trainee (Part 1 exam completed)
- Minimum 2 years ICU + 12 months anaesthetics training
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) + AMC (if applicable)
- Eligible for AHPRA registration
- ACLS/APLS certification and airway training
- Strong:
- Clinical decision-making skills
- Leadership & teamwork
- Communication skills
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ethical practice
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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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
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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:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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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: Martina Ni Chonghaile
Email: Martina.nichonghaile@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 31st, May 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.