University Hospital Geelong

Train where you actually count.

Serious case mix. Exceptional training. A city that's genuinely worth living in. UHG Emergency is a different kind of training post.

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Now Recruiting — ED Registrar Positions 2027. ACEM trainees, pre-trainees, rural generalists, ICU/anaesthetics candidates, and international doctors welcome.

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92%
Fellowship OSCE pass rate 2025/26
84k
Patients per year · Tier 1 site
2-in-1
Adult + Paediatric ED co-located

About Barwon Health

One of Australia's most comprehensive regional health services

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life. We serve over 500,000 people across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and the entire south-west region of Victoria.

With the longest established Emergency Department in the state, University Hospital Geelong treats close to 84,000 patients per year. With access to all major specialties except neurosurgery and transplant medicine, the variety and acuity of conditions treated ensures a genuinely stimulating work environment.

Our geographic location means high exposure to trauma, marine and land-based toxinology, and medical outreach to more peripheral centres. We're a Tier 1 Major Referral site — and we punch well above our regional weight.

Tier 1 Major Referral

36 months accredited ED time · Training Stage 4 accredited

Paediatric accreditation

Dedicated Children's ED · Logbook accredited · Paediatric FACEMs on floor

Research active

Opportunities to fulfil trainee research requirements or pursue academic interests

Regional advantage

Trauma, toxinology, marine · case mix you won't find in a suburban metro ED

The Department

Two EDs. One exceptional training environment.

Our co-located adult and children's emergency departments give you breadth of experience that's genuinely hard to match elsewhere.

Adult Emergency Department

A major regional ED with the full spectrum of emergency presentations — resuscitation, trauma, critical care, procedural medicine, and everything in between.

  • ~59,000 adult presentations per year
  • High trauma load — geographic location advantage
  • Marine & land-based toxinology exposure
  • Access to all major specialties except neurosurgery & transplant
  • Resuscitation bay · Major trauma · Medical outreach
Children's Emergency Department

Children's Emergency Department

A newly delivered, dedicated Children's ED — with paediatric FACEMs on the floor and full paediatric logbook accreditation.

  • ~25,000 paediatric presentations (30% of total)
  • Paediatric FACEMs supervising on the floor
  • ACEM paediatric logbook accredited
  • Newly purpose-built dedicated facility
  • Broad paediatric emergency exposure

Education & Training

We take teaching seriously. Really seriously.

Five hours of paid, protected teaching time per week. Weekly simulation. Quarterly interdepartmental supersessions. A fellowship preparation program that gets results.

Weekly Program

  • 5 hours paid & protected teaching time per week
  • Separate streams for Primary & Fellowship written exam
  • Separate stream for Fellowship OSCE preparation
  • Weekly in-situ simulation sessions
  • Regular on-shift airway drills
  • Structured POCUS training with in-house sonographer coach

Broader Program

  • 4× interdepartmental simulation supersessions per year (ED, ICU, Anaesthetics, Paeds)
  • Annual success in primary & fellowship exams — longstanding robust preparation
  • Mentor allocated to every registrar
  • Supervisor for mid & end-of-term feedback — on ACEM program or not
  • Research opportunities for trainee requirements or academic interest
  • High FEMTP / IEMTP / AEMTP completion rate

Special Roles

  • Emergency Medicine Education Registrar (EMER) — 6 months, 0.5 FTE non-clinical
  • On-the-floor teaching & supervision of JMOs
  • Weekly in-situ sim coordination
  • NEW: Medical Administration, Safety & Quality SSP — 0.5 FTE non-clinical project role

Linked Accreditation

  • Private hospital links: St John of God Geelong, Epworth Geelong
  • Full access to UHG teaching program when working at linked sites
  • Advanced Training Network rotations to Warrnambool & Ballarat
  • Free accommodation provided for network rotations
  • Optional secondment to Alice Springs ED
92%

13 of 14 candidates passed the ACEM Fellowship OSCE in 2025/26. With intensive support offered to candidates sitting multiple times, our track record speaks for itself.

Interdepartmental simulation session

In-situ interdepartmental simulation

Simulation training

Weekly simulation program

Rotations Available

More than just ED time.

A range of rotations — clinical, educational, and administrative — means you can shape your training around where you want to go.

Clinical

Intensive Care Unit

3 or 6 month ICU rotation — critical care exposure to complement your ED training.

Clinical

Anaesthetics

3 or 6 month anaesthetics rotation for procedural skills development.

Clinical

Paediatrics

3 month paediatric rotation with access to paediatric specialists.

Clinical

General Medicine

3 or 6 month general medicine for broad acute medical experience.

Clinical

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

3 or 6 month O&G rotation — a valuable addition for any emergency physician.

Rural · ACEM Only

Colac Area Health

6-month specialist rural position. 2 days UCC, 1.5 days anaesthetics with GP anaesthetist. No nights/evenings/weekends. Accommodation available.

Education

EMER — Education Registrar

6 months, 0.5 FTE non-clinical. Run in-situ sim, teach on the floor, supervise JMOs. A standout role for your CV.

Leadership · New

Medical Admin, Safety & Quality

Newly accredited SSP role — 0.5 FTE non-clinical project work in safety, quality and medical administration.

Remote · Optional

Alice Springs ED

Optional secondment to Alice Springs — unique remote emergency experience for those who want it.

Work & Flexibility

Life doesn't stop when you start training.

Part-time is normal here, not a favour you have to negotiate. Whether you're a parent, a carer, or just someone who values a life outside the hospital — this department is built for real people.

Part-time encouraged

Many of our registrars and consultants work part-time. Nobody blinks.

Flexible rostering

We work to accommodate real life. Talk to us about what you need.

Genuine gender equity

Strong female leadership throughout the department — not just on paper.

Salary packaging

Living expenses capped at $9,010 · Meals & entertainment capped at $2,650

Professional development

Protected teaching time, mentorship, research, and special roles to build your CV.

Team at Eastern Beach

Eastern Beach morning — department social life

Team in sim session

The team in action — interdepartmental simulation

Life in Geelong

About Geelong. Yes, it's actually great.

Victoria's second-largest city. One hour from Melbourne. Twenty minutes from the surf coast. Affordable, liveable, and genuinely underrated. Most people stop needing Melbourne pretty quickly.

Surf Coast & Great Ocean Road — 20 min
Melbourne CBD — 1 hour
Affordable housing — inner city, coastal, rural options
Bellarine wineries, waterfront dining, great food scene
Mountain biking, water sports, outdoor culture
Performing arts, community events, real city life
High standard of schooling throughout the area
Parks, rivers, walks — space to breathe

Our Team

The people you'll work with.

A highly skilled, friendly, and genuinely dedicated team — with the kind of culture that's hard to manufacture and easy to feel on day one.

Leadership

Director of Emergency Medicine

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Deputy Director

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Education Team

Director of Emergency Medicine Training

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WBA Coordinator

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Our Consultants

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The team in action

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International Doctors

Coming from NZ, the UK or Ireland?

You're not the first and you won't be the last. We've helped international doctors navigate the pathway before and we're happy to give you the honest picture.

The pathway

  • We can walk you through the ACEM recognition process for your existing training
  • Clarity on what your UK, Irish or NZ training counts for
  • Help understanding AHPRA registration requirements
  • Contact us early — the earlier the better for timeline planning
  • Previous international recruits happy to share their experience

Why Australia? Why Geelong?

  • Regional Australian salary goes further than you think
  • Cost of living significantly lower than Sydney or Melbourne
  • Weather that doesn't make you question your life choices
  • Surf coast, wineries, outdoor lifestyle — not a rumour
  • Strong international community already in the department
  • One hour from Melbourne when you want a city fix

No hard sell. Just reach out and we'll have a genuine conversation about whether UHG is the right fit for you.

Sound like your kind of place?

Whether you're mid-training, just starting out, still figuring out your specialty, or halfway across the world — we'd love to hear from you.

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