Barwon Health · location not stated, VIC
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Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 86
Job Category - Medical - Registrar
Req Id - 9564
Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
Temporary full-time opportunity (86 hours per fortnight) until 06/02/2028
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for one (1) unaccredited non-core year Registrar to join a dedicated neurosciences team based at University Hospital Geelong. This temporary full-time role offers broad exposure across acute and ambulatory neurology, supported by experienced consultants in one of Australia’s largest regional neurology centres.
The Neurosciences Department is one of the largest regional Neurology centres in Australia and includes the Acute Neurosciences Unit (ANU) which receives acute stroke and neurology admissions, and an extensive ambulatory service. You will gain experience across general neurology and subspecialty areas including Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke/TIA, Movement Disorders, Vestibular disorders and Cognitive Neurology.
The role includes participation in Stroke/Neurology and Ambulatory rotations, contributing to acute and consultative neurology services. You will be supported by Neurologists providing leadership in acute stroke care, including thrombolysis and decision-making around clot retrieval. Training opportunities include neuroradiology meetings, EEG, EMG/NCS exposure and structured education programs such as brain school. On-call and weekend work is shared across the neurology team with strong consultant support.
Key responsibilities
Provide supervised day-to-day clinical management of ambulatory and admitted neurology patients
Participate in acute stroke and neurology services including ward rounds, consults and clinics
Attend emergency clinical problems, MET and Code Blue calls as rostered
Participate in after-hours, on-call and weekend rosters with continuous consultant support
Assist with discharge summaries, inter-unit consults and supervision of junior medical staff
Participate in teaching, education and quality improvement activities
What we’re looking for
Postgraduate experience in internal medicine; completion of or progress toward RACP examinations
Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills with commitment to patient-centred care
Demonstrated commitment to education, quality improvement and safe clinical practice
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health , please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at medicalrecruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: James Dahler
Email: james.dahler@barwonhealth.org.au
Or
Contact person: Dr Caron Chapman
Email: caron.chapman @barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 9 October 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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