2026 EGS Trauma

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

EGS Trauma & Emergency Surgery Fellow

12-month Full Time Fixed Term position commencing 2nd February 2026

TRAUMA - EGGS Fellow - Position Description

EGS - TRAUMA Fellow Position Description

Reference Template for download

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of two adult major trauma services in the state of Victoria. The trauma service manages approximately 4500 admissions annually of which over a 1000 have multiple severe injuries (major).

In 2019, the hospital was verified as a Level 1 trauma service for the second time by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Verification Committee, it's second following its initial recognition in 2012.

Additionally in 2019, the RMH became the first major trauma service in Australia to have its Trauma Fellowship training post formally approved by the General Surgeons Australia (GSA) Trauma Training committee, in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma (ANZAST). As such the Trauma Fellowship has been designated as an accredited post fellowship education and training (PFET) program in Trauma Surgery Training Post from 2020 to 2024.

The Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Service was established in 2011 and is one of the busiest units at the RMH, with an annual admission of 4500 patients.

About the role:

The fellowship position in Trauma & Emergency General Surgery will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in acute care surgery, in a supportive and supervised environment.

The purpose of this role is:

  • Work as a member of the Emergency General Surgical service and Trauma Service within the Department of General Surgical Specialties and participate in patient care, teaching, education and clinical research
  • Participate in a range of Specialist General Surgery commensurate with a Tertiary Referral Centre and level one Trauma Service

About You:

  • Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates).
  • MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
  • F.R.A.C.S or equivalent in General Surgery.
  • Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) course completion.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

  • Cover Letter - Addressed to A/Prof Ian Hayes
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Two references are required to support your application
  • Referees - Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to

Benefits:

  • A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
  • Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Dept Administrator - Douglas Fahey

Don't delay. Apply Now Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.



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