2026 Orthopaedic Registrar - Unaccredited (03/08/26 - 31/01/2027)
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About The Orthopaedic Surgery Unit
Monash Orthopaedic Surgery is the largest and busiest Orthopaedic Surgery unit in Australia, providing emergency and planned services across Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital (planned surgery), and Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH)
Our team is composed of 21 Senior Medical Staff, 4 SET Trainees, 2 Fellows, Unaccredited Registrars, HMOs / Residents and Interns, and Orthopaedic Surgery Specialist Nurses
Our subspecialty expertise- Hips, Hands, and Reconstruction.
We provide high‑volume exposure (insert) alongside a broad spectrum of general Orthopaedic Surgery for both adult and paediatric patients.
Key Highlights
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4000 admitted patients annually
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20,000 patients managed annually across subspecialty clinics
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Dedicated clinics: Pre-admission clinics, post-op, fracture
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Robotic Surgery
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Strong oncology partnerships with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Genesis Care
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Extensive academic links with the Department of Surgery and the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University
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Strong research opportunities with numerous national and international research prizes in last three years and regular publications and major presentations annually
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Proven pathway to Accredited Training Pathway (5 trainees in last 7 years)
About the role
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective person-centred care, provide teaching and supervision of resident medical staff and students and undertake training towards attaining Fellowship of the relevant college.
Monash Orthopaedic Surgery offers a successful pathway for Unaccredited Registrars to obtain clinical exposure and basic surgical experience enhancing acceptance onto the National Accredited Training Program. This reflects the strength of our clinical exposure, mentorship and academic support.
You are a motivated and capable registrar with a strong interest in Orthopaedic Surgery and commitment to patient-centred care. You are preparing for SET training and looking to consolidate your clinical, operative and academic experience in a high-volume, supportive environment
You will have:
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minimum of 12 months’ experience in Orthopaedic Surgery‑specific roles at resident level or above.
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Demonstrated commitment to pursuing Orthopaedic Surgery SET
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Your Responsibilities
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Assessment and management of Orthopaedic Surgery patients under consultant supervision
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Coordination of inpatient and outpatient care
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Communication with patients and their families
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Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
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Supervision and teaching of interns and HMOs
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Involvement in medical student teaching
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Contribution to clinical leadership and service improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements
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Registration with AHPRA (eligible for Level 3 supervision)
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Experience in core orthopaedic procedures
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Strong clinical, organisational and communication skills
About You:
You are a motivated and capable registrar with a strong interest in Orthopaedic Surgery and commitment to patient-centred care. You are preparing for SET training and looking to consolidate your clinical, operative and academic experience in a high-volume, supportive environment
You will have:
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minimum of 12 months’ experience in Orthopaedic Surgery‑specific roles at resident level or above.
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Demonstrated commitment to pursuing Orthopaedic Surgery SET
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Essential requirements of the role:
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Primary medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent
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Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (eligible for Level 3 supervision)
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Employee Working with Children's Check
Referee Request:
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
Request Referee Details: Form Link
Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Darren Webb, Orthopaedic Surgeon via email Darren.Webb@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 29 June 2026