2025 Geriatrics Registrar (Part Time)
2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
- Broad exposure to a range of core geriatric medicine rotations with opportunity to gain further experience in our comprehensive continence service, community geriatric medicine program and the newly established Perioperative Medicine (POPS) clinic.
- Opportunity to be involved in teaching of medical students through Deakin University Medical School and leadership training via the subacute chief registrar role.
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. We cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, subacute care, mental health, emergency and acute care, serving more than 500,000 people with more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. We are committed to education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About The Facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong, the McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, and residential aged care facilities across the region. We deliver mental health, community health and dental services through programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. The Department of Geriatric Medicine has expanded to include 15 geriatricians and up to 8 registrar positions in the department, with services spanning University Hospital Geelong consultative services, Orthogeriatric Service, Telehealth for regional RACFs, subacute programs, and multiple clinics including Continence, Falls and Balance, Perioperative Medicine (POPS), Chronic Wound, and GEM CRC.
About The Role
Barwon Health provides opportunities for a broad range of experience for geriatric medicine advanced trainees in a well-supported environment. Rotations include community programs (ACAS, Residential In-Reach, domiciliary TCP), inpatient GEM unit,, Orthogeriatrics, Acute Hospital Consults, residential TCP, and specialist clinics (including CDAMS, Continence Service, Falls and Balance, Perioperative Medicine Clinic, Chronic Wound, and Geriatric Medicine CRC). Trainees gain significant exposure to community geriatric medicine and the Continence Service. There is also a robust affiliation with Deakin University Medical School and opportunities to teach final year medical students in aged care rotation, plus access to research support with Barwon Health and Deakin University.
Barwon Health currently has 6 advanced trainee positions in Geriatric Medicine with accreditation for 24 months of core training. There is an option for leadership training through the Chief Registrar role. Applicants may participate in PMCV Centralised Match for 2026 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainees in Victoria and may apply for regional training partnership positions with Western Health or Melbourne Health outside the PMCV match.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means such as text messaging or other services.
Culture
You will be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team that values inclusive, patient-centered care. We support professional development and a positive work environment.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions with high job satisfaction
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and staff wellbeing programs
- Wide range of professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging benefits (Living expenses capped at $9,010; meals and entertainment capped at $2,650)
About Geelong
Geelong offers diverse lifestyle options and is close to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast. It is a region with schools, parks, sports, dining and entertainment options.
Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and are committed to a positive, inclusive workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Reasonable adjustments are provided during recruitment. We are committed to child safety standards and smoke-free workplace.
Application and Contact
Application closing date: 20 October 2025.
For assistance with your application, email the Talent Acquisition team at We do not accept resumes via email. Before commencement, a completed Immunity Status form and Staff Care clearance are required. This role requires evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact persons
Dr Adrian Low (Head Of Department) –
Dr Boon Ng (Site-coordinator) –
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📌 2025 Geriatrics Registrar
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong