General Surgery Registrar

The Role
We are keen to connect with General Surgery Registrars interested in joining a major regional referral hospital in Victoria. This full-time registrar position offers broad operative and perioperative exposure within a busy surgical service, providing an excellent environment to further develop clinical decision-making, procedural skills and preparation for a surgical training pathway.

Working within a consultant-led multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the assessment and management of elective and emergency general surgical patients, participate in operating lists, outpatient clinics and the on-call roster, while gaining increasing responsibility appropriate to your level of training.

The Hospital
This major regional referral health service provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services to a large regional population and offers the clinical variety typically found in larger metropolitan centres.
Key features include:

• Major regional referral hospital with a broad surgical case mix.
• Comprehensive medical, surgical and critical care services.
• Strong commitment to medical education, training and clinical research.
• Dedicated Medical Education and Training Unit supporting doctors throughout their training.

Training & Development
Training is a key focus of this position, with opportunities to build experience in a high-volume regional surgical service.
Confirmed training features include:

• RACS General Surgery Training through the Western RACS Vocational Training program.
• Exposure to a diverse range of general surgical presentations across elective and emergency care.
• Structured education supported by the Medical Education and Training Unit.
• Access to a dedicated Research Unit with opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials.
• Direct consultant supervision and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Progressive clinical responsibility within a supportive registrar environment.

Why Consider This Role

• RACS General Surgery training pathway available.
• Broad regional referral surgical case mix.
• Strong consultant support and supervision.
• Dedicated education and research infrastructure.
• High clinical volume with excellent operative exposure.
• Opportunity to strengthen your long-term surgical career in a respected regional health service.

The Location
Enjoy the benefits of regional Victoria, combining an affordable lifestyle with excellent schools, modern amenities and convenient access to Melbourne. The region offers outdoor recreation, a welcoming community and the advantages of working within a large referral centre while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Requirements

• Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Appropriate postgraduate surgical experience.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in General Surgery.
• Professional references.

International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable are encouraged to make contact.

About JPS Medical Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and training services to connect doctors with positions that align with their long-term career goals. Our understanding of College pathways and training structures allows us to guide you clearly through the next stage of your development.

Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, forward your CV or contact:
Ashleigh Mair – JPS Medical Recruitment
0456 169 954
ashleigh@jpsrecruit.com.au

If this role is not suitable but you would like to explore other full-time opportunities, please get in touch. For doctors specifically interested in locum General Surgery opportunities, I can also arrange an introduction to our specialist Locum team.