2027 Rehabilitation Medicine Accredited Registrar

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 8377 

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service


• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact


• 12‑month fixed-term full-time role

About the role

Applications are invited to apply for our Rehabilitation Registrar positions. Our friendly and supportive department currently employs 10 Rehabilitation Physicians. There are 3 x 6 month Registrar positions available including:

• Neurorehabilitation - Stroke / Neurorehab / ABI / Spinal cord injury


• Musculoskeletal/General - Orthorehab / Amputee / Reconditioning


• Rehab@Home & clinics

Applicants seeking either 6 or 12 month positions will be considered. 

If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you!

Key responsibilities

• Patient assessment and management


• Management of acute and chronic medical conditions including preventative health


• Recognise, escalate and manage clinical deterioration


• Working within multidisciplinary teams   


• Supervision of junior doctors in conjunction with consultant (HMO and intern level)


• Participation in family meetings and complex discharge planning


• Liaise with medical staff at University Hospital Geelong


• Attend teaching programs, support junior medical staff in attending both formal and ward-based teaching


• Liaise with patients’ and families regarding progress and discharge planning


• Clinic attendance (eg spasticity clinic) for educational and training


• Participation in Journal Club


• Participation in on call roster (shared with 11 registrars)

What we’re looking for

• Minimum two years of postgraduate experience


• Intention or interest in training to become a Rehabilitation Physician


• Enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working in a team environment

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
  
  
  
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    • 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 [email protected]

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:  A/Prof Daniela Micheletto or Dr Abby Galvin

Email:  [email protected] / [email protected]

Application closing date:  19th June 2026