Senior Registrar - Intensive Care (ICU) - August 2026

About the role

The Alfred Department of Intensive Care is seeking qualified candidates for Senior Registrar positions. The department is part of a state-of-the-art 65-bedded unit that treats over 3000 patients annually. It offers specialized services including heart and lung transplantation, short- and long-term mechanical cardiac devices, ECMO, burns treatment, and hyperbaric medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to critically ill patients under the supervision of senior staff.
• Participate in ongoing education and training programs to enhance professional development.
• Contribute to the educational activities of the department, including journal club sessions, simulation training, and bronchoscopy training.
• Gain formal certification in ECMO and artificial heart procedures.
• Develop leadership and mentoring skills through specific training programs.
• Prepare for and pass the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) examination with additional consultant-led training.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Medical Council of Australia.
• At least 2 years of post-registration experience in intensive care or related fields.
• Passing score on the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) examination.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medicine or equivalent.
• Experience in critical care settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex patient cases.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Benefits

• Accredited training for 2 core years as stipulated by the College of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Access to an extensive education program with regular journal club sessions, simulation training, and bronchoscopy training.
• Opportunities for formal certification in ECMO and artificial heart procedures.
• Training in leadership and mentoring skills with certification available upon completion.
• Consultant-led preparation for the CICM examination.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position starting in August 2026.

Contact

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter in PDF format titled “FirstnameLastNameCOVER2025” and an updated curriculum vitae no longer than 5 pages in PDF format titled “FirstnameLastNameCV2025” to Dr. George Zhou at [email protected]. Applications must be received by Tuesday, 21st July 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Alfred Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals are encouraged.

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