Registrar

Unaccredited Orthopaedics Registrar

Location: Werribee, Victoria

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary: $57.71 – $79.44 per hour (Registrar Year 1–6)

Start Date: 2027

About the Role

An opportunity for an Orthopaedics Registrar to join a busy public hospital in Melbourne’s southwest growth corridor. You will support day-to-day operations within the orthopaedics unit, lead patient management, and work closely with senior medical staff. The role offers strong clinical exposure, involvement in research, and participation in quality improvement activities within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations and supervise junior staff
• Lead ward rounds and manage patient care decisions
• Ensure timely patient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communication
• Participate in audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Essential Criteria

• Strong clinical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Effective time management and organisational ability
• Commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork
• Adaptability, leadership, and willingness to learn
• Eligible for AHPRA registration
• Current Police Check, Working with Children Check, and vaccinations

What’s On Offer

• Broad orthopaedic case exposure in a growing hospital
• Supportive team with teaching and development opportunities
• Involvement in research and professional growth
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace
• International candidates can be considered

Why Werribee?

Werribee is a growing suburb in Melbourne’s southwest, offering a more relaxed lifestyle while still being within commuting distance of the CBD. It’s known for its spacious living, family-friendly community, and local attractions such as Werribee Park, the Open Range Zoo, and nearby coastal areas. With ongoing development and strong transport links, it provides a great balance of work and lifestyle.

Located in the Australian state of Victoria (VIC), this is a general hospital close to Melbourne city centre. Dedicated to providing a quality service to families of all ages, the hospital also aims to promote a continuity of care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Services provided at the hospital include:

• Parent education classes
• Emergency department
• Aged and palliative care
• Rehabilitation
• Renal dialysis
• Mental health

The Location

Known as Australia’s culture capital, Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan. From its creative, exciting city centre, to its buzzing neighbourhood hubs, a packed agenda of food, wine, arts and sport awaits. Hugging the coast, calm bays and beaches invite the adventurous and families alike to enjoy water sports, or simply relax on the sand or at the shore side eateries.