AFRM Trainee Registrar/CMO

• Temporary full-time & part-time positions (1 FTE & 0.8 FTE)
• February 2026 – January 2027
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Meals & Accommodation: Package up to $2,650 for dining and holidays expenses
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• Located in Inner West, Sydney

At Royal Rehab Private Petersham we're redefining health and wellbeing. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

We are a 34-bed private rehabilitation hospitalprovidingthe highest level of patient care through dedicated staff experienced in all major rehabilitation specialties. Multidisciplinary care is delivered to patients according to individualised patient goals and needs. Our sole focus is helping our patients achieve a better quality of life through rehabilitation, and we are constantly looking at new ways to help improve patient outcomes.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate AFRM Trainee Registrar/CMOto join our team. Teaching affiliations with Sydney and Newcastle universities, AFRM Trainee Registrar duties involve the shared management of patients on the 34-bed rehabilitation ward well supported by two Registrars, five Rehabilitation Physicians, a Rheumatologist and a Geriatrician.

The position is available from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2027.

Key responsibilities include:

• Case mix: Stroke, neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, cardiac and cancer rehabilitation.
• On call is alternate Friday nights and there are some occasions where overtime is required on a Saturday to accommodate late admissions on Fridays.
• VMOs look after all 'On Call' requirements otherwise.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all hospital activities.
• Communicate with the patient and their families about their rehabilitation and ongoing goals.

We are seeking a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria:

• Medical Degree, and current registration with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate clinical experience to include at least 2 years.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical practice at a high standard relevant to the years of experience.
• Clinical experience in the management of orthopaedic, neurological and medical conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently utilising skills, judgment and expertise to provide a high standard of patient care to all persons admitted to the unit.
• Demonstrated ability to fulfil the full scope of clinical privileges advertised in the position.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with patients and their families, interdisciplinary team, internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Committed to the provision of person-centred care and excellent customer service.
• Willingness to participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality activities to improve service delivery and patient care.
• Computer literate and ability to work in an expanding computerised environment.

Trainees have a good opportunity to undertake a Research Module during this term and there is an excellent Teaching Program.

• Salary Packaging:Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits:Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards:Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth:Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance:Flexible work arrangements
• Salary:Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program:Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership:Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture:Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Private Petersham a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and text: CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

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The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Application Close Date:Thursday 25th September 2025