The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Cardiac Surgery Registrar - Unaccredited

This is a 12-month Full Time Fixed term position commencing 2nd February 2026.

Cardiac Surgery Registrar – Unaccredited Position Description

Reference Template for download

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus.  

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The Cardiac Surgery Service at the RMH is a recognised world leader in patient care, innovation and patient safety.  It is the largest service in Victoria and the second largest in Australia.

Please visit our website to find out more about our service.

About the role:

• Excellent knowledge of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, in addition to good overall knowledge of medicine in surgery.
• Experienced in and independently able to perform: - conduit harvest, - right and left internal thoracic arteries, radial artery. 
• Instituting Cardio Pulmonary Bypass (and discontinuation) both centrally and peripherally.  Intra-Aortic Balloon pump insertion.
• Able to independently perform – straight forward Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement.
• Experience in patient care including preoperative assessment, intra-operative / operating
• room, intensive care unit, high dependency unit, ward, postoperative review and follow up.
• Experience in the conduct of audit, and of clinical trials.
• Substantial experience in clinical research, and a track record of appropriate publications and                                         
• Presentations at professional meetings.

About You:

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• Appropriate tertiary health qualifications – MBBS or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter - Addressed to Dr Andrew Newcomb
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to support your application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
  
  

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For further information please contact Carol Maguire (PA for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit) via carol.maguire@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.