Registrar - General Surgery

• 3-month full time contract (Oct-Dec 2025)
• Opportunity to support your training for the GSET program
• Ideal for PGY2+ doctors aiming to build competitive surgical training portfolios

Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It's what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it's a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you'll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some Of The Exceptional Benefits We Offer Include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• Plus, so many more.

What You Will Be Doing In This Role
This is a 3-month contract (October to December 2025) opportunity to join a high-performing General Surgery team where you will contribute to both patient care and surgical research. The program provides mentorship from experienced general surgeons and academic supervisors, along with structured support aligned with the General Surgical Education and Training (GSET) selection criteria.

You will gain direct involvement in general surgical cases, including exposure to robotic-assisted procedures and perioperative care. The role is based in a high-volume robotic general surgery unit, offering experience across colorectal, HPB, and abdominal wall hernia surgery.

There is also the opportunity to be involved with The Australian National University. In addition to hands-on clinical exposure, you will participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects.

Who We're Looking For
You will be a motivated doctor with a clear goal to enter the General Surgery Surgical Education and Training (GSET) program. This unique role offers a strategic combination of clinical exposure (including robotic surgery) and research involvement, designed to strengthen your GSET application and surgical career trajectory.

• You will hold a current AHPRA registration and have full Australian working rights
• PGY2+ with a strong interest in general surgery
• Demonstrated commitment to academic and professional development
• Prior research experience is beneficial but not essential
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• You must be well organised, adaptable and willing to learn
• Proven experience working in a team-orientated, fast-paced environment

About Us
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW's largest private hospital.  Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What To Expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

Register your Interest NOW
If you see yourself in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the '
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If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Medical Workforce Manager,
Cathy Dixon
at (no applications via email will be accepted please).

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