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05/05/2026

2027 Geelong Emergency Medicine Registrar

Full time Health Care Training Accredited Training Networks

Job Description

Why choose Geelong ED?

With the longest established Emergency Department in the state, Barwon Health prides itself on providing safe, quality healthcare to communities within Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and throughout the entire Southwest region of Victoria. 

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Geelong sees close to 84,000 patients per year with 30% of presentations being paediatric via our newly delivered dedicated Children’s Emergency Department.

With access to all major specialties except Neurosurgery and Transplant Medicine, the variety and acuity of conditions treated ensures a stimulating work environment. Our geographic location results in high exposure to trauma cases, marine and land based toxinology and medical outreach to more peripheral centres.  

It’s also a great place to enjoy out of work activities such as – water sports, mountain biking, performing arts and indulging in fine food and wine.  

Your Training Experience

  • 36 months accredited ED time as an ACEM trainee – we are a Tier 1 site and classified as Major Referral 

  • Accredited for Training Stage 4 in the revised ACEM training program 

  • Flexible rostering, full time and part time working arrangements are available 

  • Weekly in house echo teaching with an echocardiographer  

  • Shifts allocated across both Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments  

  • Accredited for Paediatric logbook 

  • Accredited Emergency Medicine Education Registrar EMER position 
    • 6 month placement 0.5 FTE Non-Clinical and 0.5 Clinical 

    • Weekly in situ sim 

    • On the floor teaching 

    • Supervision and feedback to JMS

  • Specialist Training Placement at Colac Area Health – classified as non-ED time (ACEM trainee only) 

    • 6 month placement 

    • 2 days per week in Urgent Care Centre 

    • 1.5 days per week of anaesthetics with GP anaesthetist 

    • 0.5 days per week performing safety and quality activities 

    • Protected time to attend weekly registrar teaching at UHG 

    • NO night shift, evenings or weekends 

    • Accommodation available

  • Newly accredited role - Medical Administration, Safety and Quality SSP  

    • 6 month placement 0.5 FTE Non-Clinical and 0.5 Clinical 

  • Advanced Training Network rotations to Warrnambool and Ballarat with Free Accommodation available 

  • Optional Secondment to Alice Springs ED 

  • 3 or 6 month rotations in: 

    • ICU, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

  • 5 hours paid and protected teaching time per week 

  • Annual success in primary and fellowship examinations owing to longstanding robust preparation programs 

  • Research opportunities to fulfil trainee research requirement or to pursue academic interest 

  • Optional allocation of a mentor 

  • Allocation of a supervisor for mid and end of term feedback, whether on the ACEM training program or not 

  • Access to FEMTP/IEMTP/AEMTP programs with high completion rate owing to the organisation by our Program Support Office and easy access to supervisors 

  • Linked accreditation if working at either of the Private Hospitals (St John of God, Epworth Geelong) which involves access to the teaching program at University Hospital Geelong 

Position Summary 

Work in a specialty that are expert in the art of resuscitation, prioritisation and decision making and leadership 

Be part of a community of clinicians and administrative staff who provide excellent care to our region 

Work in an incredibly diverse team, Emergency Department Registrars may be: 

  • Training to be a FACEM  

  • https://acem.org.au/Content-Sources/Training/How-the-FACEM-Training-Program-works/FACEM-Trainees-enrolling-from-2022 

  • Upskilling in critical care and procedural skills to work in more rural and remote settings 

  • Training to be a GP and keen to do some extended skills time in Emergency Medicine 

  • Wanting to remain a generalist and gain some more acute hospital experience 

  • Keen to complete the Emergency Medicine Certificate and/or Associateship programs 

  • https://acem.org.au/Content-Sources/Certificate-and-Associateship-Training-Programs 

Enjoy living and working in a beautiful part of the state! 

  

About the Culture 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.  

 

Barwon Health Staff Benefits 

  • Flexible working arrangements 

  • Professional development  

  • Access to employee wellness program  

  • Remuneration as per EBA DiT 2022-2026

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits  

    • Living expenses capped at $9,010  

    • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,65 

  • Social club  

  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast   

About the Geelong Region 

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.  

  • Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.  

  • High standard of schooling options throughout the area  

  • A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road  

  • Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries  

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.  

 

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.  

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.  

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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)  

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.  

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.  

 This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.  

For more information:

 https://www.uhged.com/

 Or contact Dr Laurin Glasby and Dr Neill McCormack  [email protected]  

 

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