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.

2027 Neurosurgery Registrar - Unaccredited

This is a Fixed Term/Full Time position commencing on the 1st of February 2027.

Neurosurgery Registrar – Unaccredited - 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 Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive inpatient service for patients with neurosurgical diseases, with a clinical and referral service for patients with intracranial, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders requiring neurosurgical assessment and treatment.  Each year, the department treats over 13,000 outpatients and is involved in more than 2000 operations at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.  The Department of Neurosurgery has active clinical and laboratory research programs that augment each of the clinical specialised programs undertaken by the Department alone and in conjunction with the Departments of Neurology, Radiology and Oncology. Many clinical programs are involved with national and international clinical trials. 

The specialised clinical programs include:

• Brain Tumours
• Skull Base, Cerebrovascular
• Spinal Disorders
• Neurotrauma
• Pain Surgery
• Neuro-endocrinology
• Epilepsy and Functional
• Peripheral Nerve 

The Department has an active research and teaching program at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level for medical, nursing and allied health staff.

About the role:

Applications are invited from candidates with a minimum of 2 years post intern experience who are eligible for medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia. The successful candidates would participate in rotations through our associated hospitals providing excellent theatre experience in neurosurgery with some weekends and on call duties.

The department runs a strong regular education program and has an excellent track record for success in SET applications.

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
• Seeking a career in Neurosurgery
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter (to be addressed to Prof Kate Drummond)
• 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 Anna Gal (anna.gal@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.

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