Join the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) as a Clinical Forensic Medical Registrar and build highly sought-after forensic medical skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
These 6 month fixed-term, full-time Registrar roles offer a unique, non-hospital-based training experience with exposure to sexual assault and physical assault examinations, injury interpretation, forensic evidence collection, medico-legal reporting and court work.
Working across Southbank, Wyndham, Dandenong and other metropolitan locations, you will contribute to a 24/7 clinical forensic service that supports victim-survivors, Victoria Police and the justice system.
Semester 1: Intake February 2027
Semester 2: Intake August 2027
Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar 2027
6 MONTH TERM AVAILABLE
Fixed-Term, Full Time
The VIFM embraces innovation to strengthen and enhance our role as a trusted leader in forensic medicine and science. The VIFM provides independent quality forensic medical and scientific services that support families, the community, and the justice system.
About the role:
Applications are now being sought from medical graduates interested in Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar positions for the following period:
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Semester 1 Intake February 2027
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Semester 2 Intake August 2027
The VIFM Clinical Forensic Medicine registrars support our community by undertaking medical examinations of sexual assault victims and victims and offenders of physical violence, including victims of family violence. Examinations are performed with respect for the humanity of our patients and attention to the best available evidence regarding forensic collection techniques.
The Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar placement offers a great work-life balance and a friendly, non-hospital-based experience. On this placement you can expect to acquire practical, sought-after forensic medical skills that you will utilise throughout your career including:
- Injury documentation and interpretation
- Clinical photography
- Sexual assault examinations
- Forensic evidence collection
- Medico-legal reports
- Ethical issues
Supported Learning:
The Institute undertakes research and teaching to expand and share our forensic medical and scientific knowledge. We achieve this by valuing our staff and engaging with partners.
The work of the VIFM can be described as a cycle of three parts:
- Providing forensic medical and scientific services and tissue banking.
- Learning from this work.
- Researching and teaching.
The VIFM offers a supported learning environment utilising our academic programs in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.
Selection Criteria:
The position of Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar is accredited with the RACGP, ACEM and the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine RCPA, and offers a fantastic opportunity for trainees to try something unique and rewarding.
To be considered for the position you will have:
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, security and the principles of bioethics in the medico-legal context.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work across a wide range of sites and a rotating roster of day, afternoon and nightshifts including weekends).
- Current Victorian Driver licence.
- Current Police and Working with Children Checks (or ability to obtain).
What we offer
Working at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work.
Working at VIFM is more than just a job; it's personal. We are dedicated to making a difference and believe in the strength of our diverse team and vibrant culture. Our commitment extends to our people and community, operating responsibly and ethically.
Join us to lead, inspire, and shape the future of forensic medicine in a culture that values creativity, embraces new ideas, and fosters inclusivity and collaboration.
Our Recruitment Process
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers license checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or require an alternative format to any of the application material upon application, so we can make any adjust-ments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
Child Safe Statement of Commitment
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
