Reference Number: 1923

Job Title: Surgical Registrar (Unaccredited) - 2026

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time (February 2027)

Hours per Fortnight: 86

Classification: HM25 - HM30

Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

Closing date: 04/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Frans Pretorius, Clinical Director - Surgical. [email protected]

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

Opportunities exist for motivated individuals to join the Surgical Division as an Unaccredited General Surgical Registrar.

The Unaccredited General Surgery Registrars will be responsible, under the supervision of the Head of Unit, for assessment, planning, ongoing treatment and discharge of General Surgery patients. In addition, you will assist with the responsibility of the daily supervision of relevant Interns and/or HMOs and participate in Medical Student education and supervision..

Successful candidate will have:

• General Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Officer.
• Requirements for the Unaccredited Surgical Registrar posts will be a minimum of PGY3/4 experience and completion of the EMST Skills Training.
• Applicants should also possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively with and appropriately with patients and others.
• Applicants should also possess professional collegiality towards peers and the wider health care team and a commitment to Goulburn Valley Health values: compassion, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and ethical behaviour.

These positions are designed for future Surgical Trainees who are seeking to complete the requirements in order to apply for various RACS SET Streams. A Roster including a mixture of days and nights are required to be worked

Our Patients and Community:

The community we serve includes a large primary and secondary catchment, with a third and larger catchment for mental health services, which includes the shires of Mitchell and Murrindindi and the Wallan growth corridor.

Goulburn Valley Health's primary catchment includes the local government areas of Greater Shepparton (70 percent of primary catchment population) and Strathbogie. Our total catchment stretches into southern New South Wales and the overall catchment population is approximately 150,000 people.

Goulburn Valley Health's secondary catchment includes the western half of Moira Shire; and the eastern and southern portions of Campaspe Shire.

Our community is growing as more people move to the lifestyle and opportunities in Greater Shepparton.

Our community includes the largest regional population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria and a large number of migrants from dozens of countries around the world

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

GV Health is the main referral health service for the Hume region.

Our talented team consists of more than 2,700 people from all walks of life. We work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility of our people and our community.

Our services include emergency, maternity, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, community dental, hospice/palliative care, cardiology, oncology, renal dialysis, surgical care, paediatric services and community health clinics.

GV Health's main campus is based on Graham Street in Shepparton with other sites throughout Shepparton, Tatura and Rushworth.