This is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Palliative team in a leading regional health service. You will enjoy a rewarding mix of inpatient and outpatient clinical work, opportunities to contribute to teaching through our partnership with Deakin University, and the chance to be involved in research and service development. Combined with the exceptional lifestyle benefits of living and working in Warrnambool, this role offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and quality of life.
Are you looking to advance your career in Palliative Medicine within a highly supportive, trainee-centred environment? South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Registrar to join our multidisciplinary team for the 2027 clinical year.
About the role
This role offers a unique balance of autonomy and close mentorship, designed to help you consolidate your clinical skills across both inpatient and community settings.
At SWH, your professional growth is our priority. This position offers:
- Close, Tailored Supervision: One on one mentorship tailored to your training needs, including daily patient reviews and regular reflective feedback.
- Rich Learning & Assessment Opportunities: Ample clinical exposure to complete your college-required workplace assessments, alongside dedicated teaching opportunities.
- Multidisciplinary Excellence: Gain comprehensive experience in multidisciplinary care.
Inpatient Consult Services
- Daily Reviews: Conduct daily ward rounds for primary inpatients and consult service patients, including reviewing Community Palliative Care patients admitted under other specialties.
- Admissions & Assessments: Perform initial medical assessments for internal referrals and facilitate "fast-track" admissions from the Emergency Department when clinically appropriate.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Maintain documentation of management plans and work closely with the Palliative Care Liaison Nurse to seamlessly coordinate care across settings.
- Mentorship: Provide valuable education and clinical support to Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students.
Community Palliative Care
- Flexible Patient Reviews: Review new and existing patients in their homes or outpatient clinic settings as allocated by the Palliative Medicine Specialist.
- Continuity of Care: Deliver ongoing support and information to patients, families, and the broader community care team.
- Shared Communication: Ensure timely, high-quality communication regarding management plans with external teams and General Practitioners.
What you bring
To be successful in this role, you will:
- be a motivated medical practitioner eligible for or currently completing training with the RACP, RACGP, or ACRRM.
- have excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to discuss complex care plans compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- be a collaborative professional eager to thrive in a close-knit, multidisciplinary regional health service.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre of Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1st November 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists Victorian Public Health Sector AMA Victoria ASMOF Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
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