Emergency Medicine Registrar 2026

Geelong University Hospital's Emergency Department is now recruiting for Registrar positions for the 2026 clinical year with full time and part time positions available.

About the Health Service

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 9,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.

About the Role

With the longest established Emergency Department in the state, Barwon Health prides itself on providing safe, quality healthcare to communities within Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and throughout the entire South West region of Victoria.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong treats close to 80,000 patients per year with 30% of presentations being paediatric. With access to all major specialties except Neurosurgery and Transplant Medicine, the variety and acuity of conditions treated ensures a stimulating work environment. Our geographic location results in high exposure to trauma cases, marine and land based toxinology and medical outreach to more peripheral centres.

It's also a great place to enjoy out of work activities such as - water sports, mountain biking, performing arts and indulging in fine food and wine.

As an ED registrar, you have access to:

• 36 months accredited ED time as an ACEM trainee - we are a Tier 1 site and classified as Major Referral

• Accredited for Training Stage 4 in the revised ACEM training program

• A newly accredited Emergency Medicine Education Registrar position (6mths 0.5 FTE)

• 3 or 6 month rotations in:

• ICU , Anaesthetics , Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• 6 month rotation at Colac Area Health (no night shift, evenings or weekends) - classified as Non ED time

• • 2 days per week in Urgent Care Centre

• • 1.5 days per week of anaesthetics with GP anaesthetist

• • 0.5 days per week performing safety and quality activities

• • Protected time to attend weekly registrar teaching at UHG

• Optional Secondment to Alice Springs ED

• 5 hours paid and protected teaching time per week

• Annual success in primary and fellowship examinations owing to longstanding robust preparation programs

• Research opportunities to fulfil trainee research requirement or to pursue academic interest

• Allocation of a mentor

• Allocation of a supervisor for mid and end of term feedback, whether on the ACEM training program or not

• Access to AACEM programs with high completion rate owing to the organisation by our Program Support Office and easy access to supervisors

• Linked accreditation if working at either of the Private Hospitals (St John of God, Epworth Geelong) which involves access to the teaching program at University Hospital Geelong

• Participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by your unit.

About the Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development

• Access to employee wellness program

• Salary packaging

• Social club

• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Geelong Region

Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.

• High standard of schooling options throughout the area

• A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road

• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more aboutthe Geelong region, visit ourMoving to the Regionpage on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for First Nations people and welcome employment applications from candidates of First Nations background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (vic.gov.au)

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Application via the link below or if you have any questions please email us.

Apply here:

/peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/job-invite/4238/

Contact:

Dr Laurin Glasby and Dr Hayden Richards

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