Colorectal Fellow

Colorectal Fellow
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
12-month appointment, commencing 1 February 2027 – 6 February 2028

The Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery focuses on performing high-quality clinical and basic science research with an emphasis on answering clinically important questions that can be translated into better-quality patient care and outcomes.

The Cabrini Colorectal Specialty Group is involved with high-volume and high-quality colorectal surgery including significant numbers of robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections, transanal surgery, anorectal physiology, and the full spectrum of benign diseases.

How you will make an impact
An opportunity is now available for a motivated and enthusiastic professional with relevant experience to join our team and assist, under supervision, in the management of colorectal inpatients and participate in the clinical and translational research program.

Applicants should hold a Fellowship in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent and be committed to a year of dedicated colorectal training. Attainment of Australian medical registration is essential.

The position is part-time in the contract, but the salary and time will be supplemented with private assisting, therefore we expect the total to be equivalent to full-time.

About you

You will have:

• Registered Medical Practitioner with relevant experience. Senior registrar level preferably FRACS (or equivalent).
• Responsible for the clinical management of colorectal inpatients and emergencies as directed and supervised by the colorectal surgeons.
• Participation in colorectal audit activities.
• Participation in the Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery research program.
• Participation in the Cabrini undergraduate teaching program.

Cabrini offers:

• Attractive remuneration and salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus meal & entertainment card.
• Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• Hybrid arrangement, work from home
• Professional development opportunities
• Enjoyable workplace culture in a values driven organisation

To view the full position description, click here

Enquiries to: Mr Raymond Yap – Colorectal and general surgeon -
Gayle Pettigrew - Administration Assistant – Cabrini Research Operations -

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

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.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza and COVID-19 (recommended), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.