Employment Type – Temporary Full Time
Job Category – Medical – Registrar
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 throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
About The Role
Applications are invited for the position of Fellow in General Surgery/Upper GI Hepatobiliary – ****. This role is suited to senior surgical trainees who have obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent specialist qualification.
This 12-month fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume surgical experience within a large regional teaching hospital environment. Barwon Health has 19 Consultant General Surgeons across four surgical units, with subspecialty expertise in colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, breast and endocrine, and acute general surgery.
The service performs over 2,500 elective and 3,800 emergency procedures annually, alongside a broad endoscopy program. Fellows will be based at University Hospital Geelong and Epworth Private Hospital Waurn Ponds and will participate in an on‐call roster with a strong focus on emergency surgery.
Barwon Health appoints approximately 4.5 General Surgery Fellows each year. As a Fellow, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the supervision and development of junior medical staff ranging from interns to accredited surgical trainees.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day clinical management of surgical units, including inpatient care and referrals
Participate in operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy services




Attend promptly to urgent and emergency clinical presentations
Organise patient admissions and ensure appropriate management plans are in place
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consent
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Liaise effectively with Consultant Surgeons regarding patient care, including structured handover
Supervise and support junior medical staff, including registrars and interns
Contribute to after‐hours, on‐call, and recall rosters
Assist in surgical education, training, and unit administration
Prioritise and manage multiple patients according to clinical urgency
Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent specialist qualification
Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia (AHPRA)
Significant postgraduate experience in General Surgery or a comparable clinical environment
A demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in General Surgery, with a subspecialty interest
Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Proven leadership capability and a commitment to supporting junior staff
Willingness to participate in on‐call and after‐hours rosters




Barwon Health fosters a strong culture of research and education, supported by established university partnerships. Fellows are encouraged and supported to engage in research activities alongside their clinical duties.
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 career development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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.
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ******
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person
Dr Sonal Nagra, Head of Unit Email: c/o ******
Application closing date
11 September ****
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📌 General Surgery Fellow / Upper Gi Hepatobiliary 2027 (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong