About the Role
As the Junior ICU Registrar you will learn skills in the assessment, triage, resuscitation and further management of patients with acute medical and surgical disorders. You will learn techniques and procedures associated with respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal support. The training obtained during this time is suitable for accreditation for post-graduate training in Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Accident and Emergency or Intensive Care Medicine. There are opportunities to learn flexible bronchoscopy, echocardiography, as well as participate in quality improvement work.
Depending on individual training requirements, the ICU registrar position can include three and six month rotations to Intensive Care Units in Alice Springs Hospital in the Northern Territory as well as six-month rotations to affiliated hospitals for anaesthesia and general medicine.
You will be able to participate in our outstanding education program, including dedicated First Part and Second Part Examination preparation, echocardiography, and simulation. Opportunities exist to participate in our research program, including supervision and support for your formal project.
Part time appointments are available – please indicate in your application if this is your preference.
Classifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12 per annum, pro-rata for part time)
What You will Bring
About Intensive Care
The ICU is a 20 bed mixed medical and surgical unit including cardiothoracic and neurosurgical intensive care services admitting over 1600 patients per year. Although high in acuity and patient severity of illness, ICU at SVHM maintains high performance and outstanding patient outcomes. The unit has accreditation for 24 months of core training with the College of Intensive Care Medicine including cardiothoracic and neurointensive care and the position is accredited by CICM as a Transition Year Role.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.
We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.
What We Can Offer You
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How to Apply
To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile
Please upload your resume, cover letter, addressed to Dr Tim Haydon, Director of Intensive Care and two (2) referee reports to your application.
Applications close 31 May 2026.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact jmsrecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan