Registrar General Medicine Accredited Advanced Trainee

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Job Reference: 2895

Position Title: Registrar General Medicine Accredited Advanced Trainee (Core Subspecialty Infectious Diseases)
Classification: HM28-HM30 (Relevant to year of experience)

Salary per hour (exc. super): As per award
Hours per fortnight: 86 (inclusive of 10 hours training time)
Employment Status: 12-month full time Registrar position commencing February 2026 

Closing date: 17/09/2025

Bendigo Health is recruiting an Advanced Trainee in General and Acute Care Medicine for a subspecialty rotation in Infectious Diseases and can be combined with 6 months core General Medicine. The role involves managing inpatients, outpatients and consults under the supervision of Infectious Diseases consultants, while working closely with the Infection Prevention and Control team. The position offers strong exposure to infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship in a supportive teaching environment.

Trainees are encouraged to participate in Grand Rounds, Journal Club, ID-specific education sessions and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as Austin/Northern Advanced Trainee and VIMG teaching. Dedicated time is provided to complete RACP training requirements, and research involvement is supported. Financial assistance is available to attend the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases Annual Scientific Meeting or equivalent.

This position can be undertaken as a 12-month role (six months subspecialty Infectious Diseases and six months non-core General Medicine), or as a six-month Infectious Diseases post combined with six months of core General Medicine depending on the successful applicant's requirements.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

Staff health and wellbeing programsCareer development and education opportunitiesGenerous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnightFlexible Working ArrangementsUse of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women's and Children's, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact  for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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