Registrar - Urology (Unaccredited) 2027

Build Your Surgical Career in a High-Volume Urology Training Unit

An outstanding opportunity is available for two Unaccredited Urology Registrars to join a leading regional teaching hospital in Victoria, Australia, for a 12-month fixed-term appointment commencing February 2027.

This position offers excellent operative exposure across the full spectrum of contemporary urology, with particular emphasis on uro-oncology, minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive urology. Working alongside experienced FRACS-qualified Urologists, you will gain valuable clinical and surgical experience in a supportive, education-focused environment.

This role is ideal for surgical trainees preparing for accredited Urology training or seeking to strengthen their operative experience before applying for specialist programmes.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Fixed-Term appointment
• 1 February 2027 – 6 February 2028
• 86 hours per fortnight, including 10 hours protected training time
• Salary in accordance with the Victorian Medical Officers Award
• Two registrar positions available
• Excellent consultant supervision and mentoring
• High operative volume with broad procedural exposure
• Outstanding preparation for accredited Urology training
• Modern tertiary referral hospital

The Role As an Unaccredited Urology Registrar, you will:

• Manage inpatient and outpatient urology patients.
• Participate in elective and emergency operating lists.
• Assist with major and complex urological procedures.
• Participate in the Urology on-call roster.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and educational sessions.
• Work closely with consultant urologists, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop increasing operative responsibility under specialist supervision.

Clinical & Surgical Experience
Registrars gain extensive experience across the breadth of modern urological practice, including:
Uro-Oncology

• Radical cystectomy
• Neobladder reconstruction
• Radical prostatectomy
• Radical and partial nephrectomy

General Urology

• Benign urological conditions
• Stone disease
• Endo-urology
• Acute urological emergencies

Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Laparoscopic urological procedures
• Endoscopic surgery
• Contemporary minimally invasive techniques

Reconstructive Urology

• Male reconstructive surgery
• Female reconstructive surgery
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic organ and vaginal prolapse

Participation in the on-call roster provides valuable experience managing acute urological presentations and surgical emergencies.

Education & Professional Development

This highly supportive training programme includes:

• Weekly hospital-based teaching tutorials
• Regular pathology meetings
• Radiology meetings
• Journal Club
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Dedicated consultant supervision
• Protected training time

Each registrar works alongside at least three FRACS (Urol)-qualified Consultant Urologists, all actively committed to registrar education, mentorship and surgical training.

The Health Service
This major regional referral health service provides specialist care to more than 320,000 people across regional Victoria.
The organisation is recognised for:

• High-quality surgical training
• Excellent consultant supervision
• Modern operating theatres
• Advanced surgical technologies
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to teaching, research and innovation

Comprehensive specialty services include:

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Oncology
• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Cardiology
• Renal Medicine
• Women's and Children's Health
• Cancer Services
• Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Why Regional Victoria?

Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while advancing your surgical career.
The region offers:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent public and private schools
• Universities and tertiary education
• Award-winning restaurants, cafés and wineries
• Beautiful parks, cycling paths and walking trails
• Vibrant arts and cultural attractions
• Excellent sporting facilities
• Convenient access to Melbourne

Regional practice provides excellent operative exposure, close consultant supervision and an outstanding work-life balance.

Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess:

• Medical degree recognised for registration in Australia.
• Current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Appropriate postgraduate surgical experience suitable for a registrar appointment.
• Demonstrated interest in Urology and surgical training.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to surgical education, professional development and high-quality patient care.

International medical graduates eligible for Australian registration and surgical training pathways are encouraged to enquire regarding eligibility.

Apply Now
This is an outstanding opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in modern urology within a supportive teaching environment while preparing for accredited surgical training.
Contact Odyssey Recruitment today for a confidential discussion, register your CV, or explore our current Urology and Surgical Registrar opportunities across Australia.
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