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Position Title: Hospital Medical Officer – Orthopaedic Surgery PRE SET

This is a 12-month Fixed term Full Time position commencing 2 February 2026 suitable for PGY3+

Applications closing 24/06/2025

HMO Orthopaedic Surgery PRE SET 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 Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of two level-one trauma centres in Victoria and deals with large volumes of pelvic and acetabular fractures. The Orthopaedic Department is the busiest Department in the Hospital and an integral part of a Level 1 Trauma Centre.  There are daily outpatient clinic, theatre lists and ward rounds.  There is a weekly academic meeting involving case presentations and discussion topics.  This is followed by a radiology review meeting.  The Orthopaedic Department is situated on the 7th Floor, with access to modern computers and the Internet.  A full departmental library is also provided with access to all current journals.

About the role:

This position provides prized surgical experience and patient management opportunities, ideal for candidates attempting to enter the surgical training program. The position will be highly competitive, and the selection process will be rigorous. Please ensure that you give thought to your application, and that you submit a concise and compliant application.

About You:

·         General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia via the Competent Authority Pathway (for international Medical Graduates)

·         MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications

·         Must be PGY3+

·         Ability to work in a team

·         Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• References are required to be submitted at time of application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

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