Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar

5 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Vic Institute of Forensic Medicine Full time

Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar (positions for 2026)
6 MONTH TERM AVAILABLE
Fixed-Term, Full Time

The VIFM embraces innovation to strengthen and enhance our role as a trusted leader in forensic medicine and science. The VIFM provides independent quality forensic medical and scientific services that support families, the community, and the justice system.

About the role:
Expressions of Interest are now being sought from medical graduates interested in Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar positions for Semester 1 2026 (2 February 2026 - 2 August 2026) and Semester 2 2026 (3 August 2026 - 31 January 2027).

The VIFM Clinical Forensic Medicine registrars support our community by undertaking medical examinations of sexual assault victims and victims and offenders of physical violence, including victims of family violence. Examinations are performed with respect for the humanity of our patients and attention to the best available evidence regarding forensic collection techniques.
The Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar placement offers a great work-life balance and a friendly, non-hospital-based experience. On this placement you can expect to acquire practical, sought-after forensic medical skills that you will utilise throughout your career including:

- ; Injury documentation and interpretation
- ; Clinical photography
- ; Sexual assault examinations
- ; Forensic evidence collection
- ; Medico-legal reports
- ; Ethical issues

Supported Learning
The Institute undertakes research and teaching to expand and share our forensic medical and scientific knowledge. We achieve this by valuing our staff and engaging with partners.
The work of the VIFM can be described as a cycle of three parts:

- ; Providing forensic medical and scientific services and tissue banking.
- ; Learning from this work.
- ; Researching and teaching.

The VIFM offers a supported learning environment utilising our academic programs in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.

Selection Criteria:
The position of Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar is accredited with the RACGP, ACEM and the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine RCPA, and offers a fantastic opportunity for trainees to try something unique and rewarding.
To be considered for the position you will have:

- ; MBBS or equivalent.
- ; Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
- ; Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, security and the principles of bioethics in the medico-legal context.
- ; Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- ; Ability to work in a team.
- ; Ability to work across a wide range of sites and a rotating roster of day, afternoon and nightshifts including weekends).
- ; Current Victorian Driver licence.
- ; Current Police and Working with Children Checks (or ability to obtain).

**How to Apply**:
Here's the link:
VIFM - Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar positions for 2026

The position will close on the 11th of August 2025.

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