About the role

The Geriatric Medicine Registrar at SWH will have direct but shared responsibility for the treatment of geriatric patients at SWH. They will provide medical assessment and management as member of the multi-disciplinary team in the Geriatric department. The position will enable an effective and active role in the Geriatric assessment and discharge planning of patients resulting in best possible outcome for the patient and their families.

This position is a 6 month fixed-term full time role commencing 3 August 2026.

What you bring

The successful applicant will hold current Registration Certificate of the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia and is able to demonstrate a commitment to providing safe, high quality patient care with a view to ongoing learning and self-development.

Excellent communication skills and an ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams are essential to the success of this position.

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 to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Applicants must apply through South West Healthcare's website following the links to careers.

All applications must include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of three (3) referees by Sunday 3 May 2026.  Other documents you feel are relevant may also be attached: however this is limited to 5 documents and there is also a size limitation of no greater than 2 Mega Bytes.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 , with the appropriate Registrar classification.

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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au