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2026 Rehabilitation Registrar

This is a 12 month Fixed Term, Full Time and Part Time Position commencing 2nd February 2026.

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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.

Rehabilitation Registrar Positions:

-      Inpatient Ward Based Rehab Registrars – Positions 1 and 2

-      RMH@Home Subacute Rehab Registrar – Position 3

-      RMH@Home Subacute Assessment Rehab Registrar (part-time 0.8 EFT) – Position 4

-      CLRAAC (Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation) Rehab Registrar – Positions 5 and 6

Unit Description:

The Rehabilitation Unit provides rehabilitation assessment and management for patients in hospital and in the community.  Our services include:

·        Royal Park Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward

Two 15-bed units, providing inpatient care for patients with neurological disorders (stroke, brain tumours, other acquired brain injuries, MS, neurodegenerative disorders, spina bifida), limb amputations, orthopaedic conditions (fractures, arthroplasty), multi-trauma injuries (including mild TBI and spinal cord injury), oncological conditions, chronic pain, cardiac/pulmonary conditions, etc.

·        RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation

18-20 bed unit (community based) for patients requiring rehabilitation at home; the patients are referred from acute care teams in hospital and from the community, with diagnoses such as stroke, cancer, other acquired brain injuries, MS, neurodegenerative disorders, orthopaedic conditions (fractures, arthroplasty), multi-trauma (including TBI and spinal cord injury), cardiac/pulmonary conditions, geriatric/reconditioning, etc.

·      CLRAAC (Consultant Liaison Rehabilitation and Aged Care)

Team of consultants and registrars performing rehabilitation assessment of patients referred from acute care teams at RMH City Campus. Liaison with RPC rehab ward, other hospitals and community teams regarding referrals and patient rehabilitation goals and needs.

·     Rehabilitation Outpatient Services

About the role:

The RMH Rehabilitation Medicine Unit is currently seeking to appoint five full-time Rehabilitation Registrars and one part-time Rehabilitation Registrar to join our team from Feb 2026 to Feb 2027.

Registrar Positions 1 and 2

Two Inpatient Ward-Based Rehabilitation Registrar Positions (both full-time 1.0 EFT)

Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Amputee, Orthopaedic/Trauma), Oncology and General Rehabilitation

• Day to day care of inpatients, supported by two 2nd/3rd Year HMOs
• Weekly outpatient clinic, supervised by consultants 
• For senior registrars, there is opportunity to lead the interdisciplinary team in case conferences and family meetings/discharge planning, closely supervised by the consultant, in preparation for transition into independent specialist practice
• Close liaison with acute care teams including stroke care unit, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, trauma, plastics, pain, oncology/haematology, endocrine, infectious diseases, renal, diabetic foot unit, continence, wound services 

Registrar Position 3

RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation Registrar Position – Inpatient Care (Full- time 1.0 EFT)

Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Orthopaedic/Trauma, Amputee), Oncology, General, Spinal, Pulmonary/Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Registrar responsibilities: care of patients requiring rehabilitation at home
• Liaison with acute care teams including stroke care unit, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, trauma, general medicine, oncology/haematology (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - PMCC), palliative care, endocrine, infectious diseases, renal, diabetic foot, continence, wound services
• Working alongside second RMH@Home Subacute Rehab Registrar (assessment and triage registrar)
• Supported by and supervising one 2nd/3rd Year HMOs
• Working alongside GEM medical staff on RMH@home unit 

Registrar Position 4 (Part-Time)

RMH@Home Subacute Rehabilitation Assessment Registrar Position (Part time 0.8 EFT)

Assessment and Triage of Neurological, Musculoskeletal (Orthopaedic/Trauma, Amputee), Oncology (including Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre), General, Spinal, Pulmonary/Cardiac

Rehabilitation Registrar responsibilities include: 

• Performing RMH@Home rehabilitation assessments, evaluation and management plans of referrals for the 20 community-based inpatient beds, working closely with the RMH@Home Subacute Assessment Coordinator and Rehab consultant
• Close liaison with acute care teams at Melbourne Health, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and other health services (acute and subacute).
• Working alongside RMH@Home Subacute Inpatient Rehab Registrar and HMO, and GEM Registrar. 

Registrar Positions 5 and 6

Two Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation Registrar Positions (Full-time 1.0 EFT)

• Working with consultants and fellow registrars in triaging of referrals, evaluating rehabilitation needs of referred patients, and guiding rehabilitation goals and discharge planning.
• Include periods of on call and after hours, and ward/inpatient leave cover 
• Ideal for rehabilitation trainees seeking a higher research degree or those who have a significant research interest 

For all Registrars:

• There is opportunity to attend weekly Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic – including amputee, neuro, spasticity, etc.
• There is opportunity to attend specialty clinics: continence, chronic pain, cognitive dementia and memory, falls and balance, wound clinic, young adult transition/spina bifida, movement disorders, vestibular rehab etc.
• Weekly Wednesday morning Rehabilitation Department Academic program including Consultant teaching and exam preparations, journal clubs, case presentations, research projects, and service and ward quality improvement activities
• Completion of Faculty Research Project is encouraged and fully supported
• Rostered hours include periods of on call and after hours

About You:

• General 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
• 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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