Emergency Registrar- Austin Health

Commencing February, May or August 2026 Suitable for TS3/TS4 ACEM trainees Counts as 3 months ED + 3 months Accredited Non-ED/Special Skills Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north‑east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Emergency Department Austin Emergency Department (ED) is one of Melbourne’s busiest, seeing around 90,000 patients annually. We have access to a wide range of rotations for our Doctors. For Registrars, we offer the standard rotations as well as exclusive Special Skills Terms (see below). Whilst employed in the ED, registrars will usually work a rotating roster including day, evening and night duty. The roster will involve weekend and Public Holiday duty. There is no on‑call component, although this may occur whilst on rotation to other departments. The Austin ED has a strong focus on Toxicology, Research and Quality and there are always projects running concurrently. It is one of very few EDs in Australia with a dedicated Professor/Director of EM research. Our ED values the wellbeing and health of its staff and has a wellness committee (TeamED), the ED Social Club and a departmental peer support program (WEEPS) available for all staff to participate in as they wish. We value and support our registrars by having registrar representatives participate in the fortnightly Emergency Physician meetings and roster Emergency Physicians from 0800 to 2300 daily and on‑call 2300 to 0800 to provide clinical support. Austin ED sees ~90,000 patients per year, including major trauma, toxicology, complex medical presentations and statewide specialties. We offer: A high‑support environment with FACEM coverage 08:00–23:00 and overnight on‑call. A culture that values research, quality improvement, translational simulation, and clinician wellbeing. A dedicated Professor/Director of Emergency Medicine Research – rare in Australia. Strong registrar representation in departmental decision‑making. About the role 1. Quality & Safety Special Skills Registrar (0.5 FTE) This role embeds the registrar within Austin’s Quality & Safety Unit, working alongside senior QI clinicians, data analysts, and ED leadership. The trainee will: Lead at least one major quality improvement project using recognised methodologies (e.g., PDSA, HFMEA, SEIPS). Contribute to clinical governance, incident review processes, desktop reviews, and departmental safety initiatives. Analyse ED performance metrics (flow, time‑critical care, equity, access block, deteriorating patient). Participate in audit, guideline development, policy updates, and implementation planning. Gain experience presenting at Q&S committees, hospital forums, and statewide networks. This term provides formal project outputs, high‑level organisational exposure, and demonstrable leadership—ideal for trainees preparing for consultant interviews. 2. Research Special Skills Registrar (0.5 FTE) This position works within one of Australia’s strongest ED academic environments, supported by Austin’s Emergency Medicine Research Group and our Professor/Director of EM Research and dedicated research nurse and ties with Melbourne University. The trainee will: Lead or co‑lead a prospective or retrospective research project, suitable for ACEM requirements or peer‑review publication. Assist with grant submissions, ethics applications, data management, and manuscript preparation. Support ongoing departmental studies (clinical trials, toxicology registries, digital health, simulation research, geriatric emergency care). Develop competency in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, and research translation. Present at departmental M&M, academic meetings, and potentially national conferences. This term is a springboard for an academic career, ideal for trainees wanting to stand out in consultant applications or pursue future academic/leadership roles. About the Clinical Component (0.5 FTE ED) While in Austin ED, registrars will work rotating shifts across days, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Clinical duties match trainee seniority, with opportunities to supervise junior staff and occasionally support Mercy Hospital emergencies as required. The clinical portion counts as 3 months accredited ED time in Major Referral centre, and the special skills component contributes 3 months non‑ED time towards ACEM training. In this role you will gain: High‑quality supervision and mentorship Real‑world deliverables you can discuss in job interviews Leadership, governance, research, and project management capability Increased visibility within Austin Health and Victorian EM networks A strong narrative for future FACEM appointments About you To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: ACEM trainee experience at the TS3–TS4 level A desire to gain a competitive edge during consultant selection An interest in quality improvement, leadership, patient safety, research, and/or academic emergency medicine A commitment to building a portfolio that demonstrates depth, capability, and initiative Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take‑home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Melanie Fitzgerald, Emergency Department Roster Coordinator at Interested in finding out more about this opportunity or wish to apply? Please click on the link below to be directed to the advertised position on the Austin Health careers page. Application closing date: Thursday 26 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr