Gain exposure to high‐acuity critical care and ECMO (Tier 2 VECMOS centre), develop leadership, education and advanced echocardiography skills with dedicated non‐clinical time, and enjoy a lifestyle a stone‐throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.
About The Role
University Hospital Geelong ICU is a 24‐bed Level 3, C24 CICM‐accredited unit and the largest regional ICU in Victoria, managing over 1,600 admissions annually and delivering high‐acuity adult, cardiothoracic and paediatric care; the Transition Year (TY) position is designed to support progression to ICU specialist practice, offering a structured blend of senior registrar and junior consultant responsibilities under graded supervision, including semi‐autonomous clinical care, leadership of multidisciplinary ward rounds, supervision of junior staff, and participation in after‐hours decision‐making, alongside dedicated non‐clinical time to develop leadership, education and advanced echocardiography skills, with strong exposure to ECMO (Tier 2 VECMOS site) and access to a highly supportive training environment focused on career progression, feedback, research, education and high‐quality patient‐centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver senior‐level clinical care to critically ill adult and paediatric patients across ICU, ED, wards and retrieval referrals
* Provide semi‐autonomous patient management with appropriate escalation to intensivists
* Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds and coordinate patient care planning
* Supervise and support registrars and junior medical staff
* Perform advanced procedures, resuscitation and clinical decision‐making
* Coordinate ICU flow and resource management with senior staff
* Participate in after‐hours/on‐call roster with increasing autonomy
* Contribute to education programs, echocardiography training, audits and research
* Engage in leadership, quality improvement and departmental initiatives
What We're Looking For
* CICM Phase 3 trainee with Second Part exam completed
* Completion of ICU and anaesthesia training requirements
* Demonstrated competency in echocardiography and airway management
* Eligible for AHPRA registration
* ACLS/APLS certified
* Strong clinical judgement, leadership and teamwork skills
* Excellent communication and professionalism
* Commitment to education, quality improvement and ongoing development
Benefits
* 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
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Child Safety
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