Unaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar

• Competitive salary and full salary packaging benefits through Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay
• Full time, 1-year fixed-term contract based at our Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
• Be part of Australia’s only university-owned, innovative and academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, education and career progression are actively supported

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking a motivated Unaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar to provide high-quality clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings at Macquarie University Hospital and affiliated clinics.

This role offers broad exposure to orthopaedic surgery within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, working closely with experienced orthopaedic surgeons, allied health professionals, and trainees.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside specialist orthopaedic surgeons across a range of subspecialties
• Participate in the assessment, management and peri-operative care of orthopaedic patients
• Gain experience in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, theatre lists and emergency consults
• Participate in on-call and after-hours rosters under appropriate supervision
• Engage in teaching, education and research activities aligned with a university hospital setting
• Build strong foundations for future accredited orthopaedic training applications

Key Accountabilities

Clinical

As an Unaccredited Orthopaedic Registrar, you will:

• Provide high-quality clinical care to orthopaedic patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in ward rounds, handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assist in theatre, clinics and procedural areas under specialist supervision
• Provide timely assessment and management of patients delegated by the clinical supervisor
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care in collaboration with the care team
• Participate in an on-call roster as required
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to senior medical staff

All care will be delivered in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards and contemporary evidence-based practice.

Administrative

You will contribute to the effective operation of the department by:

• Attending relevant clinical, departmental and hospital meetings
• Participating in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical audits
• Reporting incidents, near misses and clinical concerns in line with hospital policy
• Providing adequate notice for planned leave and ensuring appropriate clinical cover

Quality, Research and Education

You will be encouraged to:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
• Engage in research activities aligned with departmental interests
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and medical students
• Attend and present at education sessions, journal clubs and grand rounds

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments
• Immunisation Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of your employment.

Role specific conditions

• AHPRA General Medical Registration
• Working with Children’s Check Clearance for NSW
• National Criminal Record Check
• Immunisation and Vaccinations Check

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your cv and a 1-2 page cover letter:

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification and registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.

Skills and Experience

• Proven commitment to education and research.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders including patients and other health professionals.
• Active [or eligible to be an active] Accredited Practitioner of Macquarie University Health
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement, evidence based practice and promoting a culture of safety, quality, innovation and best practice in clinical practice, teaching and research.
• Commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health
• A strong commitment to multidisciplinary approaches to clinical care and ability to work as part of a team.
• Completion of ALS2 desirable or willingness to undertake the same

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egrarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close Date: Sunday, 1st March 2026, 11:59pm

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