Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 8186
About the Role
Applications are invited for the position of Fellow in General Surgery – 2027. This role is suited to senior surgical trainees who have obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or an equivalent specialist qualification.
This 12-month fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume surgical experience within a large regional teaching hospital environment. Barwon Health has 19 Consultant General Surgeons across four surgical units, with subspecialty expertise in colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, breast and endocrine, and acute general surgery.
The service performs over 2,500 elective and 3,800 emergency procedures annually, alongside a broad endoscopy program. Fellows will be based at University Hospital Geelong and Epworth Private Hospital Waurn Ponds and will participate in an on-call roster with a strong focus on emergency surgery.
Barwon Health appoints approximately 4.5 General Surgery Fellows each year. As a Fellow, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the supervision and development of junior medical staff ranging from interns to accredited surgical trainees.
Key Responsibilities
What we’re looking for
Barwon Health fosters a strong culture of research and education, supported by established university partnerships. Fellows are encouraged and supported to engage in research activities alongside their clinical duties.
For further information, please contact Head of Unit, Dr Sonal Nagra.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking to advance your surgical career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.