2026 Orthopaedic Unaccredited Registrar – August commencement

- Limited Term Full Time
- Ideal for Surgical Trainees interested in a career in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Generous Salary Packaging and Employee Advantages

Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

About the role

The Orthopaedic Registrar works collaboratively with the Orthopaedic Surgeons to provide high-quality care for patients throughout their surgical journey. You will be responsible for the ongoing clinical management of orthopaedic patients within the unit, ensuring safe, high-quality patient‑centred care, conducting daily patient reviews, and maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in the medical record.

The successful applicant will actively participate in consultant‑led ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and operating theatre sessions in accordance with the roster and as directed by the Orthopaedic Surgeons. Effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team is essential. The Registrar will also attend surgical ward meetings and other relevant clinical meetings where rostered and operationally appropriate.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Orthopaedic Registrar will supervise and support Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs), contributing to their professional development and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Current general registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
- Minimum 3 years experience within the Australian Hospital system
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.



Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of Employee Benefits:

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work‑life balance
- Employee Assistance program for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as Excel and Power‑BI training
- Cafes at all Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you are a valuable match and eligible to work in Australia.

Applications are reviewed when received and unsuccessful candidates are notified. If shortlisted, we will contact you to arrange an interview and require completion of a National Police Check.

Good to know

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child‑safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine‑preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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📌 2026 Unaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar - August (Whitehorse City)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Whitehorse City