Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar

Reference Number:53585:2027 Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced rehabilitation registrars to join the Broadmeadows Hospital inpatient rehabilitation unit.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

This opportunity is a 6-month position from February 2027 to August 2027, and from August 2027 to February 2028. The possibility of a 12-month position will also be considered. This is an Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) accredited position.

Duties are varied and include the general medical care of patients, establishing and implementing a rehabilitation plan for new patients, attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and family meetings, attendance at the Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic, as well as supervise the work of the HMO and intern attached to the unit.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Preference will be given to accredited trainees of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Must have satisfactorily completed at least two years of postgraduate hospital experience in an Australian, New Zealand (or recognised equivalent hospital)

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dr James Liew, Rehabilitation Physician at ***email_hidden***

Applications close 19 June 2026

Please refer to the RMTV website for details around interview timeframes and due dates for registrar priority list.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.