2027 Unaccredited AGSU/Vascular Surgery Registrar

Reference Number:53766:2027 Unaccredited AGSU/Vascular Surgery 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 Unaccredited AGSU/Vascular Surgery Registrar . to join the 2027 Medical Year.

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 position is a 12-month fixed term role with 6 months in Vascular Surgery and 6 months in the Acute General Surgery Unit (AGSU).

This role will include times working independently and as part of a team. There may be requirements to cover unexpected leave across the Division of Surgery.

The Vascular Surgery Unit at Northern Health provides elective and 24/7 emergency care for patients in the northern catchment of Melbourne. The vascular surgical unit comprises of seven surgical consultants. This role will require being available for the on-call roster.

The vascular unit at the Northern is well poised to offer a suitable candidate excellent exposure to the speciality with the availability of two hybrid surgical theatres and a diversity of open, endovascular and hybrid procedures offered.

Currently there is a 1 in 5 on call roster.

The Acute General Surgery unit (AGSU) manages emergency referrals to Northern Health primarily through the Emergency Department but also from units from all campuses within Northern Health, designed to enhance access and patient flow through the ED. AGSU has access to sub-speciality general services; day-to-day staffing includes a GSET trainee, 4 NSET trainees, residents and interns. The ASGU unit is also serviced by unit fellows that help with the on-call.

There will be participation in sick leave on-call roster. This will only be to cover leave needed within AGSU.

AGSU unit is a busy general surgery unit that provides excellent exposure to a vast variety of presentations through the emergency department. There is dedicated AGSU theatre on weekdays. This offers suitable candidates’ excellent exposure to all emergency general surgery operating. The candidates will be able to procedural skills and professional capabilities required to apply for specialty training programs. The suitable candidates will also be able to participate in unit research activities to help bolster their CV.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Australian citizen, or holder of valid working VISA/ability to apply
• Holder of current AHPRA registration or equivalent/eligible to apply
• Proven knowledge and experience applicable to surgical registrar role
• Commitment to Northern Health values 'safe', 'kind', and 'together'

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 Northern Workforce Onboarding, via ***email_hidden***

Applications close 2 August 2026

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.