2027 Intensive Care Registrar and Senior Registrars - MMC & VHH

Job Requisition ID:  7838

Legal Entity:  Monash Health

Location: 

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term

Posting Date:  5 May 2026

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About Monash Medical Centre (Clayton) Intensive Care Unit & The Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) Intensive Care Unit

The Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) Intensive Care Unit is a 16-bed ICU specialising in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical intensive care. VHH performs nearly 800 open-heart surgeries annually, making it one of the highest-volume cardiac surgical centres in Australia. The unit offers advanced mechanical circulatory support, including 20–30 Veno-Arterial ECMO cases per year and a newly developed Impella program. It provides care for patients with complex heart failure, rhythm disturbances, and manages over 20% of Victoria’s ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) cases. 

Together, MMC and VHH ICUs offer a highly stimulating and supportive clinical work environment, underpinned by an active, intensivist-led education program. Educational opportunities include: 

• Weekly Registrar and Senior Registrar teaching

• Dedicated CICM Part I and Part II examination preparation (for CICM trainees)

• A formal, network-wide multidisciplinary simulation program

• An established and CICM-accredited ICU Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program, led by Monash Health intensivists and sonographer educators

• Recognised courses, including Advanced Life Support (ALS Level 2), Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC), and internal training in ECMO and cardiac advanced life support

• A formal mentoring program

About the Role   

An exciting opportunity exists for suitably qualified applicants to join the Monash Medical Centre (Clayton) Intensive Care Unit and the Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) Intensive Care Unit as an Intensive Care Registrar or Senior Registrar in 2027. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome. Successful candidates will work at both sites during their employment period. 

Registrars and Senior Registrars will be responsible for the care of acutely unwell patients within the MMC and VHH Intensive Care Units, under the supervision of a Consultant Intensivist. As part of their role, successful applicants will also contribute to the care of acutely unwell patients throughout the hospital, including participation in the institution’s Medical Emergency Team (MET) responses. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. There is a strong emphasis on career development, trainee wellbeing, and progression through the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) training program. 

Trainees will rotate across both VHH and MMC, providing exposure to a broad range of practice styles, clinical environments, and patient cohorts. Rostering is designed to optimise continuity of care while promoting trainee wellbeing. Trainees are well supported both during and after hours, with opportunities to progressively develop independent practice appropriate to their level of experience and confidence. 

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:  

  Outline skills / experience / attitude  Outline skills / experience / attitude  

• Previous experience in adult Intensive Care Units

• A Collaborative approach to practice

• Excellent communication and patient advocacy skills

Mandatory requirements of the role:  

• Primary medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent

• All candidates will require Australian working rights

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Employee Working with Children's Check

Referee Request:    

As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references. 
Request Referee Details: Form Link

Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.  

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application. In the process of screening applicants we may reach out to units or staff with whom you have previously worked even if they are not listed as referees.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to 
Dr Rob Olver, ICU Consultant, 03 95943277 or via ICU_recruitment@monashhealth.org  
Dr Siew Wai Wong, ICU Consultant, 03 95943277 or via ICU_recruitment@monashhealth.org 

Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 29 June 2026

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