Advanced Trainee Registrars in Emergency Medicine - Your Role at St John Geelong Hospital 

Your Role at St John Geelong Hospital 

We are seeking a motivated Advanced Trainee Registrars in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic Emergency Department team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

Opportunities are available for:

• Semester One 2027 (commencing February 2027)

• Semester Two 2027 (commencing August 2027)

These positions are ideally suited to Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) trainees at T2 or T3 level, offering valuable experience within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.

Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a current ACEM trainee

• Hold registration with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM)

Join a dedicated Emergency Department team committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting trainee development and career progression.

• One-on-one time with enthusiastic FACEMs - every shift.
• Inpatient services include a 12-bed ICU, 16 bed CCU, Special Care Nursery and 13 theatres.
• Over 17,000 patients per year, with approximately 15% paediatric presentations and 25% admissions
• ACEM-accredited for up to 6 months advanced training in ED (linked with University Hospital Geelong)
• Excellent exposure to wide variety of pathologies in a mixed Emergency
• A flexible, family friendly roster
• A family friendly region with great schools & childcare options
• Part time & full-time positions available  
• Access to the incredible lifestyle advantages that come with living & working in the Geelong region: world-class beaches, river & bay activities, cycling, arts, wineries, cafes & bars, excellent schools and < 1hour to Melbourne

The Position

• Manages Emergency Department (ED) patients under the direction of Emergency Medicine Consultants.
• Supportive FACEM-lead team-based care
• Works with hospital nursing staff to facilitate patient management including completing pathology requests, booking radiology and other procedures and checks investigation results and follows-up abnormal results.
• Carry out procedures within capabilities and experience.
• Commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professions, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite.
• Communicates/liaises with General Practitioners, Consultants and Specialists as appropriate.
• Documents findings in the patient’s medical record and completes all related documentation.
• Develops strong collegiate relationships with other managers.
• Develops and maintains effective networks and relationships with all professional groups both within and external to the organisation in order to build proactive and visible partnerships in pursuance of service-related improvements
• Participates in after-hours and weekend rosters. 

You will be eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience and a demonstrated knowledge in clinical and procedural experience in an equivalent ED setting and be an ACEM trainee.

 You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate clinical and procedural experience commensurate with clinical responsibilities of Registrar

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

 We can offer you:

• Highly competitive salary and conditions.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Fixed term Fulltime

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community

 For enquiries, please contact Michael Sheridan, Head of department Emergency, on (03) 5226 8811.