• 12 month position Feb 2026 until Jan 2027
  
• Rotational position
  
• Exceptional opportunity for aspiring surgeons
  

About the Role
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join our team as Unaccredited General Surgical Registrars in 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring surgeons to gain broad exposure to all aspects of surgical care while developing the skills and experience necessary for competitive entry into RACS SET and other Accredited Training Programs.

Why Join Us?
At St Vincent's Hospital, we pride ourselves on having a dynamic and supportive surgical community. This includes the St Vincent's Academy of Surgeons whose members are dedicated to promoting surgical education, research, and mentorship. We have a vibrant Pre-SET Surgical Society whose committee coordinates a comprehensive calendar of academic, clinical and networking events, such as the highly successful GSSE education program. You can look forward to:

• A rich and varied clinical caseload across general and sub-specialty surgery
  
• Direct mentorship from surgical consultants, fellows, and accredited registrars
  
• Involvement in teaching, audit, and research opportunities
  
• A strong culture of teamwork, supervision, and leadership development
  
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage inpatient and perioperative care
  
• Taking part in the supervision and support of Junior Medical Officers
  
• Participating in unit coordination, clinical handovers, and surgical education sessions
  

Our rotations include:

• SVHM Fitzroy General Surgery - Breast, Endocrine, Oesophagogastric, Hepatobiliary and Colorectal
  
• St Vincent's Private Hospital, Fitzroy
  
• Werribee Mercy Hospital
  
• Swan Hill District Health
  
• Albury Wodonga Health
  
• Latrobe Regional Health
  
• General Surgery Nights/Relieving
  

This position is perfect for doctors looking to enhance their surgical capabilities in a stimulating and well-supported environment. Join us at St Vincent's Hospital and take the next step in your surgical career!

Classifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12 pro rata per annum) + salary sacrifice and excluding super

Your Contribution

• 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
  
• Demonstrated experience applying medical knowledge towards sound clinical diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients
  
• Demonstrated effective communication with patients, relatives, staff and colleagues
  

What We Can Offer You

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
  
• Culture of Continuous Improvement
  
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  
• Located in Fitzroy with CBD and Gertrude St at our doorstep
  
• Available Trams for our Fitzroy Campus - 11, 12, 109, 86, 96
  
• Fitzroy Main building only 500m from Parliament Station
  
• SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education
  
• Talk to me application - facilitate better conversations with patients and residents of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  

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.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please address your Cover Letter to Miss Christina Foley, Co-Supervisor of Pre-SET Training, Surgical Services

For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.