Unaccredited Registrar – General Surgery
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Excellent opportunity for aspiring Surgeons
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Challenging and rewarding work environment
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Rotational 12 month position – February 2027 – February 2028
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Early commencement will be considered
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.
We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.
About the role:
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join our team as Unaccredited General Surgical Registrars in 2027. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring surgeons to gain broad exposure to all aspects of surgical care while developing the skills and experience necessary for competitive entry into RACS SET and other Accredited Training Programs.
Why Join Us?
At St Vincent’s Hospital, we pride ourselves on having a dynamic and supportive surgical community. This includes the St Vincent’s Academy of Surgeons whose members are dedicated to promoting surgical education, research, and mentorship. We have a vibrant Pre-SET Surgical Society whose committee coordinates a comprehensive calendar of academic, clinical and networking events, such as the highly successful GSSE education program. You can look forward to:
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A rich and varied clinical caseload across general and sub-specialty surgery
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Direct mentorship from surgical consultants, fellows, and accredited registrars
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Involvement in teaching, audit, and research opportunities
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A strong culture of teamwork, supervision, and leadership development
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Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage inpatient and perioperative care
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Taking part in the supervision and support of Junior Medical Officers
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Participating in unit coordination, clinical handovers, and surgical education sessions
Our rotations include:
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SVHM Fitzroy General Surgery – Breast/Endocrine, Oesophagogastric, Hepatobiliary and Colorectal
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St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy
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Werribee Mercy Hospital
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Swan Hill District Health
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Albury Wodonga Health
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Latrobe Regional Health
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General Surgery Nights/Relieving
This position is perfect for doctors looking to enhance their surgical capabilities in a stimulating and well-supported environment
Classifications for this position will range from HM25 – HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12 per annum, pro rata for part-time.
What you will bring
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Demonstrated experience applying medical knowledge towards sound clinical diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients
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Demonstrated effective communication with patients, relatives, staff and colleagues
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Classification of PGY4 or greater
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Full working rights in Australia
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Hold current AHPRA registration
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MBBS or equivalent
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Hold a current, or willing to undergo a satisfactory National Police Check
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Have a commitment to deliver the best in patient care and safety
About the General Surgery Units:
Breast/Endocrine Surgery:
The St Vincent’s Breast Surgery Unit treats patients with a variety of benign and malignant breast conditions, with the aim of providing holistic patient-centred care.
Our surgeons all have subspeciality breast surgical training, providing world class and up-to-date treatment. We specialise in the surgical management of breast cancer and rely on the expertise of a multidisciplinary team and innovative medical research to inform our tailored approach. This team includes breast and plastic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, breast care nurses, pathologists, radiologists and our research coordinator, who all bring a wealth of expertise.
Colorectal Surgery:
The Colorectal Surgery team provides comprehensive care for patients with anorectal conditions, colorectal cancer, IBD, pelvic floor disorders, pilonidal sinus and disorders of bowel function.
Patients may be referred for abdominal pain, symptomatic conditions or history-based conditions (such as a family history of colorectal cancer).
Hepatobiliary + Upper GI Surgery:
St Vincent’s Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary (HPB) and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) unit consists of 10 specialist surgeons and is accredited for post-fellowship training by both the Australian and New Zealand Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary (ANZHPBA) and Gastric and Oesophageal (AANZGOSA) surgical societies. All our surgeons are committed to excellence in patient care and adhere to a robust audit process. We closely monitor patient outcomes following surgery to ensure that we are achieving the best possible results for our patients and that they are consistent with international best practices.
We believe in a patient-centred, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and work in close collaboration with the departments of oncology and gastroenterology. Our surgical team is supported by a cancer nurse specialist, waiting list and unit support nurse, research unit in addition to a large complement of junior medical and allied health staff. Our surgeons also offer specialist support to several regional centres including Bendigo, Goulburn Valley Warrnambool and Gippsland.
What we Offer
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Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
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Employee Assistance Program
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Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
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CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
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Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
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Career development & advancement encouraged
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Culture of continuous improvement
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
How to Apply
To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter, addressed to Miss Christina Foley, Co-supervisor of Pre-SET Training, Surgical Service. Please include contact details for 2 x Referees in your CV.
For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected] and include the JRnumber.
*Respectfully no agencies*
30 July 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
