Colorectal Surgeon
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Colorectal Unit
The Colorectal Unit provides adult Colorectal services to Dandenong, Clayton, Casey, Cranbourne and Moorabbin. The unit is staffed with 9 consultants, 2 fellows, 3 registrars, 2 HMOs and 5 interns. The Colorectal unit carries out more than 400 major colorectal resections a year for malignant and benign conditions as well as managing a range of anorectal conditions. It has a well-established colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary team to manage complex colorectal cancers. The unit is accredited by the Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) to train post-fellowship surgeons in Colorectal Surgery. The unit is also accredited to train 2 SET trainees from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). It also has a dedicated research fellow supporting the unit’s clinical research activities.
About the Role
The role will support and assist the Director of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health in the provision of high-quality care at Monash Health sites, consistent with the Monash Health values. The incumbent will also:
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Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
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Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.
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Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles
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Contribute to the professional and corporate life in Victoria's largest public health service by participation in appropriate committees and educational platforms.
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Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible healthcare
About You
What you need:
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Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
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Fellowship of the RACS or equivalent
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Membership with RACS and CSSANZ
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
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A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
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Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
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Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
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Salary packaging.
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Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to William Teoh, Head of Unit on (03) 9554 8657.
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: 12th November 2026.