Registrar - Emergency

ACEM Trainee Registrar – Emergency Department (TS1-TS4)
3-Year Integrated Training Program
Grampians Health | Ballarat, Victoria
Full-Time | Commencing August 2026
Launch Your Emergency Medicine Career in an innovative Accredited Training Network.
Are you a committed Emergency Trainee seeking a training post in a dynamic regional centre? Join Grampians Health for a transformative 3-year training experience within Victoria's Accredited Training Network (ATN). Combine world-class emergency medicine training with regional lifestyle and the flexibility of a coordinated network approach.

As Ballarat Base Hospital undergoes a major $650 million redevelopment – with a new multi-level tower, expanded ED, 100 extra inpatient beds, upgraded theatres, helipad and a brand new EMR - you'll be part of shaping the future of emergency care in the Grampians Region.

With exceptional education infrastructure (including lecture theatres, videoconferencing, SIM rooms and a dedicated Education Resource Centre) and strong institutional support for research, audit and training, you'll have both the facilities and the vision to grow your career.

Embrace the impact you can make in regional Victoria, while gaining the breadth and dept of experience to set you up for a distinguished emergency medicine career.

Your Complete 3-Year Training Package

• 2 years in a Tier 2 Emergency Department – Diverse, high-acuity caseload with excellent FACEM supervision (60,000+ presentations annually)
• 6 months in Intensive Care Unit – Master critical care skills under one-to-one supervision of Intensive Care Specialists
• 3 months in Anaesthetics – Perfect airway management expertise
• Tailored non-ED rotations – Aligned to individual learning needs and interests.
• Flexible network rotations – Opportunity to rotate to other sites within Grampians Health and complete all FACEM training requirements through the Accredited Training Network, which includes University Hospital Geelong and Warrnambool Base Hospital

ATN Membership Benefits

• Dedicated Network DEMT support – Training support from local and network DEMTs
• Structured network teaching – Face-to-face teaching in Ballarat, hybrid teaching sessions across the ATN and statewide Victorian Training Network
• Comprehensive exam preparation – Coordinated ATN-wide education for primary and fellowship exams
• Fully funded relocation and travel between ATN sites

Clinical Excellence Opportunities

• Complete paediatric logbook requirements at Ballarat with our 25% paediatric presentations.
• Access departmental research projects or be guided through your own.
• Opportunity to obtain an honorary teaching position at University of Melbourne and/or Deakin University at their Ballarat campus.

About The Victorian ATN
The ATN is ACEM's groundbreaking initiative, funded by the Australian Government, revolutionising FACEM training access in regional Australia. The Victorian ATN integrates Grampians Health (Ballarat), Barwon Health (Geelong), and South West Healthcare (Warrnambool), delivering collaborative education, flexible pathways, and personalised career support.

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Who Should Apply?
Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration (or eligible)
• Enrolled in ACEM FACEM Training Program (or applying)
• Eligible to work in Australia
• Commitment to ATN pilot evaluation and network education

Desirable

• Interest in living and working in regional/rural Australia
• Passion for medical education and research

About Grampians Health
At Grampians Health, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of pride and belonging among our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.

We deliver inclusive, high-quality public healthcare that supports the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Through proactive health promotion and prevention strategies, and by working collaboratively, we aim to build stronger, healthier communities with equitable access to care—close to home.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their daily work drives innovation, informed decision-making, and a more inclusive workplace culture.

Learn more: About Grampians Health

Living in Ballarat
One of Australia's most liveable cities and Victoria's fastest-growing inland centre, Ballarat is just 90 minutes from Melbourne and offers outstanding schools, vibrant arts and dining, heritage architecture, and affordable housing.

Discover more: Visit Ballarat

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Dr Katherine Tomkins
, DEMT, Ballarat Base Hospital

Dr Mark Hartnell
, ED Head of Unit

Important Information

• All appointments are subject to police check, immunisation clearance, and Working with Children check
• Grampians Health is a child-safe organisation
• We welcome diverse applicants including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ individuals

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