Registrar - General Surgical

Your Role St John of God Murdoch Hospital

You will be an experienced Surgical Registrar committed to delivering high-quality clinical care, working collaboratively under the supervision of consultant staff within designated teaching units. This role involves the comprehensive assessment and management of patients’ clinical needs, alongside providing leadership, education, and mentorship to junior medical staff.

Our hospital offers an exceptional environment for professional development, enabling you to broaden your clinical expertise across a diverse case mix. At St John of God Murdoch, you will be part of a values-driven organisation where your contribution is integral to delivering some of the highest standards of healthcare in Australia.

We offer flexible contract options of 6, 12, or 24 months, with an immediate start preferred.

The Position

• Evaluation of patients including medical history taking and physical examination under the direction of the consultant.

• Contribute to all aspects of the clinical care of patients who are admitted to hospital ensuring good communication with consultants, fellow, junior medical staff and all other members of the team including nursing staff, allied health and pastoral services both onsite and offsite.

• Provide clinical supervision and teaching to junior medical staff.

• Lead or supervise documentation (minimum daily) of all relevant details of the patients’ care whilst in hospital, admission, history and examination, results of investigations, care plan, interdisciplinary consultation advice, discharge and follow-up plans.

• Assist junior medical staff to arrange investigations, (radiology, pathology, microbiology, haematology, biochemistry etc) and document results.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary management of patients, including attendance at the daily huddle, consultation requests for Allied Health or other medical specialties and nurse case managers

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 at least 12 months experience within Australian Healthcare.

You will be looking to gain experience and further your career within a hospital that offers a supportive working environment with exposure to various procedures.  Highly regarded will be the Completion of the skills courses conducted by the Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent, and the Completion of the RACS Operating with respect eLearning module.

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

We can offer you:

• Salary: $125,010 to $170,682 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Professional development allowance $11,381 pro rata per annum if part time

• 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

• 3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum

• Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave.

St John of God Health Care has recently been named as one of the top performing healthcare providers in Western Australia by the AMA Hospital Health Check report excelling in areas of morale, culture, terms, rosters and workloads, and access to leave.

* All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today!

For enquiries, please contact Maggie Mackiewicz, A/ Manager of Medical Services (08) 9438-9975

Applications close: June 15, 2026

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered

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

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