Title:  2026 Palliative Care Consults Registrar

2026 Palliative Care Consults Registrar

• Excellent Training and Education Opportunities
• Limited Term Full/Part Time (see below) I March 2026 to 2 August 2026
• Supportive and Inclusive Environment

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role  

This accredited position offers excellent opportunities for Registrars/Advanced Trainees to experience and increase their knowledge and skills in Palliative Medicine through inpatient hospital-based and outpatient settings.

Supervision and education by our Palliative Care Consultants and skilled nursing and allied health teams will contribute to a beneficial learning experience for those employed. Skills in clinical medicine and research, as well as mentorship and opportunities in non-clinical, professional development will be promoted. 

The Consults Service Registrar has responsibility for the triaging, assessment and consultative management of all appropriate referrals of adult inpatients to the Hospital Based Palliative Care Consultancy Service (HBPCCT). The registrar is required to work collaboratively with and to provide medical support to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs). The registrar and supervising Palliative Care Consultant are responsible for the overall care provided by the HBPCCT.

The Consults Registrar role may involve providing supervised specialist palliative care reviews in an outpatient palliative care clinic, telehealth consultations and potentially opportunity for community/home visits with evolving service model capability.

This position may also have opportunities to undertake supervised research, education and/or quality improvement activities as part of clinical service development in discussion with the respective medical service leads and/or Clinical Director.

The registrar may be required to participate in the weekend covering roster at Wantirna Health. Palliative care registrars working across different sites and roles are expected to participate in the weekly education and respective unit meetings.

Applicants will be required to have completed the RACP Basic Physician Training (BPT) OR registration in GP training program with an appropriate level of clinical experience. Applicants are encouraged to be registered with the Victorian Palliative Medicine Training Program. Part time (minimum of 0.5EFT) or job share applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Current registration with AHPRA  
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience 
• A strong commitment to high quality care and teaching
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Research experience is highly desirable
• Previous experience and/or strong interest in palliative medicine

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Melissa Burke

Contact Number: 03 9895 3469

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 26/03/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day