Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Job Reference: 2307

Position Title: Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar
Classification: HM25 - HM30
Salary per hour (exc. super): As per award
Hours per fortnight: 86 Hours per fortnight
Employment Status: Two full time Registrar position 12 months commencing from February 2026

Closing date: 20/06/2025

Bendigo Health is offering two 12-month accredited training positions with the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM). Each successful candidate will complete two six-month rotations: one on the Neurological Rehabilitation Ward, managing patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and other demyelinating neurological conditions; and one on the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Ward, which includes care for amputees, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic patients, as well as transplant recipients from the Austin Hospital.

Registrars will participate in dedicated training sessions aligned with the AFRM curriculum and will be closely supported by Rehabilitation Medicine Training Victoria (RMTV). The position includes attendance at various outpatient clinics—such as the Spasticity Management Clinic—and active involvement in rehabilitation assessments. There is also a requirement for some after-hours subacute ward coverage.

In addition, registrars will have the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced team of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physicians. Successful candidates are strongly encouraged to take part in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Please note: Following your application to our Health Service, you must then submit your preference list through to RMTV.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region.  With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes.  The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.  

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact jmorecruitment@bendigohealth.org.au for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

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