2027 General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
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SalaryA$58 – A$79/hr
LocationWerribee Mercy Hospital
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live3d ago
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Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
High standard of written and verbal English communication skills
Practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Prior experience at PGY3 or above in general surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar in an Australia/New Zealand hospital or equivalent
Experience in urology/general surgery as a HMO/Registrar in Australia (or equivalent) with strengths in surgical management
General Registration in Australia with AHPRA with prior completion of all components requirements (including Part 1 and 2 clinical examinations)
Demonstrates independence in surgical management
Strong communication and professional skills toward other employees
Completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) or a Diploma in Anatomy
Teaching/educational experience
Desire to participate in research
Skills in quality assurance, audit, and teaching
Interest or expertise in a general surgery sub-specialty area
Desire to apply for training program
Availability for 12 months
Benefits
Mentoring
Research projects
Educational opportunities
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term
Hours: 86 hour per fortnight
Salary: from $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Hiring process
Application: Please upload resume and cover letter
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
General Surgery
Summary of the role: The General Surgery Unit is an accredited training rotation for the RACS General Surgery program and currently has two SET trainees allocated by General Surgery Australia. This role will support the needs of this unit.
This is a 12 months position, offering General Surgery. The role is to assist the general surgery unit to provide a range of services including emergency assessment and management, pre and post-operative care, attending operating lists and the outpatient management of patients across a range of emergency and elective general surgery conditions. The sub-specialities in Acute General Surgery, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary and Breast/Endocrine.
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Two fixed term rotational contract is available – 12-month contract Feb 2027 to Feb 2028
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Clinical duties will include emergency assessment and management, pre and postoperative care, attending operating lists, attending and running outpatient clinics and managing planning meetings and all audit requirements of the unit.
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Provide high quality clinical care under the supervision, or with the support, of the consultant general surgery surgeons and participate fully in the activities of the department.
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For General Surgery, there will be participation in the afterhours (evenings), weekend and nights registrar roster.
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The position would be suitable for a doctor looking to gain future entry into General Surgery training. We may consider a qualified and registerable Australian or International graduate looking for a supported position in general surgery
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The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA – Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
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Mentoring, research projects and CV building toward a training position would be supported as part of this role. Concurrent educational opportunities and higher degrees are encouraged and built into the roster.
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Opportunities for teaching and education through the University of Notre Dame (Melbourne Campus)
ABOUT YOU:
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Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Provisional registration will NOT be accepted. Candidates currently residing overseas will also NOT be accepted.
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A high standard of written and verbal English communication skills.
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A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Prior experience at PGY3 or above in general surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar in an Australia/New Zealand hospital or equivalent
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Preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position
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Teaching/educational experience
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A desire to participate in research
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
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Experience in urology/general surgery as a HMO/Registrar in Australia (or equivalent) with strengths in surgical management
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General Registration in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with prior completion of all components requirements (including Part 1 and 2 clinical examinations). Provisional/supervised registrat
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Demonstrates independence in surgical management
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Strong communication and professional skills toward other employees
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Availability for 12 months
Nice to have
Desirable:
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Skills in quality assurance, audit, and teaching
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Interest or expertise in a general surgery sub-specialty area
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Desire to apply for training program
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
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Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
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A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
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The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
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A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
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Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
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The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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