Job Description
General Surgery Registrar – Regional Victoria
We are seeking motivated General Surgery Registrars to join a busy and well-supported surgical team on a full-time basis.
This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of surgical cases and provides the opportunity to further develop your clinical and operative skills while working alongside experienced consultants committed to mentorship, teaching, and ongoing professional development.
This position is particularly suited to international doctors considering a move to Australia, offering strong training support within a collaborative hospital workplace.
The Location
This opportunity is based in a well-established regional city in Victoria, offering a fantastic lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Melbourne.
Highlights include:
Less than two hours from Melbourne, making weekend trips to the city easy
A beautiful regional centre known for its historic streetscapes and grand architecture
A thriving arts and cultural scene, with galleries, theatres and festivals
Excellent food and wine culture, including renowned local wineries and restaurants
Stunning botanical gardens,
museums and heritage sites
A welcoming community offering the ideal balance of lifestyle and career opportunity
The Facility
The hospital is one of the largest regional health services in Victoria, delivering comprehensive care across a large catchment area.
Key features include:
Over 3,500 staff supporting healthcare delivery across the region
650+ beds and more than 42,000 inpatient admissions annually
Approximately 50,000 emergency department presentations each year
Around 1,400 births annually
A 20-bed Intensive Care Unit
An 80-bed integrated mental health service
11 operating theatres performing nearly 13,000 surgical procedures annually
The service offers a high level of clinical exposure and is well regarded for its teaching and training environment.
Requirements
Eligible for AHPRA registration (Competent Authority Pathway suitable for UK, Irish, Canadian and NZ doctors)
Doctors with FRACS assessment as substantially comparable are also encouraged to apply