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Job Description: Excellent benefits including salary packaging Challenging and rewarding work environment About the Role This position is based within the Rehabilitation Service at the Fitzroy Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, with close links to services across the Continuing Care Stream, including the Kew Campus Rehabilitation Unit and the Rehab@Home program. Work within one of Australia’s leading healthcare groups, underpinned by the values of compassion, integrity, justice and excellence. The Musculoskeletal / Spinal / Amputee Rehabilitation Medicine AT is a key member of a dedicated and highly skilled rehabilitation team, providing care to a diverse inpatient cohort (approximately 12 patients). You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a senior Amputee and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Medicine Physician, gaining broad exposure to complex rehabilitation care. We are seeking enthusiastic, collaborative trainees with strong communication and clinical skills to join our Advanced Trainee (AT) program in 2027. Successful candidates will: Perform the duties of the position to a high standard under appropriate supervision. Actively support patients, families, and carers to make informed decisions about treatment and ongoing care. Communicate effectively and collaborate with patients, families, carers, general practitioners, colleagues, and broader health and social support networks. You will be joining a department that is friendly, engaged, and highly collaborative, with a shared commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day safe medical care of rehabilitation inpatients, including Amputee, Spinal and Musculoskeletal patients as well as medical and surgical deconditioning. Attendance at specialist clinics on a rotational basis, including: Amputee Clinic (compulsory) General Rehabilitation Clinic Intrathecal Baclofen Service Attendance at: Daily ward management meetings Bi-weekly Consultant ward rounds Weekly case conferences Family meetings Supervision and support of junior medical staff Participation in: In-service training for the rehabilitation team Undergraduate medical teaching Research and quality improvement activities within the service Participation in weekend Rehab and GEM cover (approximately 1 in 6, Saturday and Sunday mornings) Education & Training You will have access to a comprehensive education program, including: Weekly supervision sessions Weekly RMTV training program Fortnightly Departmental Education Program Weekly SVHM Medical Grand Rounds Access to multiple medical and surgical forums Mentoring by a wide range of experienced Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians Rotations commencing: February 2027 and August 2027 Term: 6-month rotation Location: Kew Campus Classification: HM25–HM30 Classifications for this position will range from HM25 - HM30 ($129,048.40 - $177,622.12) pro rata for part-time. What You will Bring Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery or equivalent Minimum 3 years postgraduate clinical medical experience Participation in the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) Training Program Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or eligibility for general registration Commitment to the Values and Health Care Philosophy of SVHM What We Can Offer You Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Culture of Continuous Improvement SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling Easy access to the local community with on-site parking available and free street parking Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. How to Apply To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile Please upload your resume, cover letter, addressed to Dr Simon Mosalski, Director of Rehabilitation. Please ensure to include contact details for two (2) referees in your uploaded documents. Closing Date 12 June 2026 We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations(including flu vaccinations). Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you. If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact jmsrecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber. *Respectfully no agencies* Closing Date: 18 June 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.
Salary : $129,048 - $177,622