Surgery Registrar jobs in Victoria

Job Description:

Unaccredited Registrar – Cardiothoracic Surgery

• 12 month contract at SVHM offering positions in Cardiothoracic Surgery at St Vincent's public and private Hospitals
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The 2027 Unaccredited Registrar would provide the day to day clinical management of patients under the care and direction of the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and ensure a high quality of patient care by adequately supervising junior medical staff.

You will be required to:

• Provide adequate on-call services to cover the needs of hospital inpatients and units, as well as facilitating access to St Vincent’s from external referral sources
• Perform other duties including administrative, teaching and research for the Unit under the direction of the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Classifications for this position will range from HM25 – HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12) pro rata for part-time.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience applying medical knowledge towards sound clinical diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, relatives, staff and colleagues
• Classification of PGY4 or greater
• Full working rights in Australia
• Hold current AHPRA registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Hold a current, or willing to undergo a satisfactory National Police Check
• Have a commitment to deliver the best in patient care and safety

About the Cardiothoracic Unit

The Cardiothoracic Unit provides specialty surgical care for emergency and elective patients under both cardiac and thoracic surgery. The ward cares for a diverse range of patients with complex requirements. Ward rounds ensure patients are monitored on a twice daily basis. The successful applicant will follow patients through the duration of their course of care, including inpatient and outpatient care, assisting with and performing surgery in the operating suite and, post- operatively in ICU and daily ward rounds.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How to Apply

To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter, addressed to Mr Shoane Ip, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Please include contact details for 2 x Referees in your CV.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact jmsrecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.

*Respectfully no agencies*

Closing Date:

30 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au