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Employment Type: 6 month, 12 month and combination positions available Fixed Term full time / part time / job share Hours: 86 hours per fortnight Salary: From $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6 Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital Application: All applications to be submitted through the Victorian Paediatric Trainee Portal https://vpat.au/ Contact: Dr Kathryn McMahon , Email: Dr Sarah Sattar, Email:

Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity An exciting opportunity exists to join our innovative supportive and growing Paediatric unit at Werribee Mercy. Our paediatric unit is currently expanding with growth in our outpatient/inpatient services and has a well-established busy SCN service. We are seeking motivated Paediatric Registrars to join our team for the clinical year. The Registrar role for 2027 will include: This is a full-time role on a rotating roster, offering exposure across multiple areas of paediatric practice, including:

General Paediatrics Inpatient Unit
A busy 16-bed Level 4 Special Care Nursery (SCN)
Paediatric and Neonatal Hospital in the Home (HITH) services
Outpatient and review clinics

 Training & Support    We place a strong emphasis on registrar development and education. The role includes:   

5 hours of protected, phone-free teaching every Wednesday
Close consultant supervision with opportunities for graded autonomy
Involvement in bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical reviews
A supportive environment with approachable senior staff and a collaborative team culture

 Positions available    

Job share and part time positions will be considered
6-month, 12 month and year combination positions available
Combination posts consist of
6-month General Paediatrics WMH and 6-month Community Paediatrics WMH and vice versa
6 month General Paediatrics WMH and 6 months NICU - Mercy Hospital for Women
Both General Paediatrics and Community Paediatrics WMH are accredited for Advanced training
PEM trainees are welcome to apply

 About You    We are looking for a Registrar who has:   

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Paediatric and neonatal experience (minimum 6 months experience in dedicated NICU)
Excellent communication skills
Interest in being part of a team
Enthusiasm to learn

 Please note in order to be considered for this position please ensure you apply directly to both Mercy Health and VPAT    Applications open on the VPAT website on https://vpat.au/   Portal opens for applications: Monday 29th June 2026   Portal closes for applications: Monday 27th July 2026       What you'll bring    You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.      To thrive in this role, you will have:   

Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:   

A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

 Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?    Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.   Are you ready to apply for this role? Click  Apply now    Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.       We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.        We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.        The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.     Please  click here  to apply.