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2026 Colorectal Surgery Fellow - Clinical

12-month Full Time, Fixed term position commencing 2nd February 2026

Colorectal Surgery – Clinical Fellow - Position Description

Reference Template for download

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 Colorectal Unit is part of The Department of General Surgical Specialties, at The Royal Melbourne Hospital which consists of all general surgical specialty services in a tertiary referral setting providing general, specialty and complex Surgical Services.

About the role:

• Work as a member of Colorectal Surgery Unit within the Department of General Surgical Specialties and participate in 2 outpatient clinical sessions per week, regular weekly operating theatres, endoscopy procedures, management of ward patients and some clinical research.
• Participate as a fellow in the emergency on-call roster of the Department of General Surgery covering Acute General Surgical and Trauma, usually one night per week. 

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• F.R.A.C.S. or equivalent
• Accredited by the Colorectal training program
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter - Addressed to HoU - Mr Jacob McCormick
• 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 more information, please contact Dept Administrator – Douglas Fahey (Douglas.Fahey@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.

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