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• Join a supportive health care network that is focused on career development, wellbeing and education
• Generous Salary Packaging - maximise an employee’s net salary by directing some of their pre-tax salary to pay for certain benefit items, such as rent, personal loan or mortgage
• Step up to work as a Surgical Registrar in supportive department with allocated theatre time

Classification Range: HM25 – HM30

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Work alongside professional and supportive surgical consultants in the Acute General Surgical Unit. Consultants lead rounds daily with regular weekly teaching sessions.  

Six-month rotations in Urology available for interested applicants.  

You will be based at Frankston Hospital but may be required to attend operating sessions, endoscopy lists or clinics at the Frankston Public Surgical Centre.

Applicants should be PGY3 level or beyond and intend to pursue a career in surgery.
Successful applicants can expect to gain experience in operative surgery, ward & outpatient management of surgical patients, surgical audit and multidisciplinary care meetings.

Peninsula Health is committed to encouraging and fostering an environment of continued learning and skill development. Trainees are ensured protected training time to attend structured registrar training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays. They are encouraged to attend local/National conferences and workshops.

Registrars are encouraged to participate in research with a dedicated monthly research meeting and research assistant.

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What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• MBBS or equivalent
• Ability to work as an effective member of an inter disciplinary team
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice
• General registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the JMS Recruitment Team on 03 9784 7325 or medicalrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

For role specific information contact Ben Privett on 0402 849 566 or bprivett@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.  

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment

 *Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience

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