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 1st February 2027.

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 Cardiopulmonary 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.                                    
• Presentations at professional meetings.

About You:

• Current Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate tertiary health qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills (Proficient in English)

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

Find out more about Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Carol Maguire - Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit - Personal Assistant carol.maguire@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.