We are currently recruiting Emergency Medicine Registrars for three leading regional Victorian health services in Australia. These hospitals provide excellent emergency medicine training exposure, supportive consultant-led departments, and strong pathways for career progression.
These opportunities are ideal for UK and Irish doctors seeking Emergency Medicine jobs in Australia with a balance of high-acuity clinical work, procedural exposure, and regional lifestyle benefits.
Ballarat – Grampians Health Ballarat
Located within one of Victoria’s major regional referral centres, Grampians Health Ballarat offers a large and busy Emergency Department with a broad case mix and strong senior support.
Why Ballarat?
• High-acuity Emergency Department with strong procedural exposure
• Well-supported registrar training environment
• Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Melbourne via road or V/Line rail
• Established family suburbs and strong schooling options
• Heritage regional city with cafés, parks, and arts precincts
• Convenient access to Melbourne Airport for domestic and international travel
Ballarat is well suited to doctors wanting significant Emergency Medicine exposure while maintaining access to Melbourne and a lower cost of living than metropolitan areas.
Bendigo – Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health is one of regional Victoria’s largest tertiary-level hospitals, providing extensive Emergency Medicine training opportunities and a diverse clinical workload.
Why Bendigo?
• High-volume ED with strong consultant supervision
• Excellent exposure across trauma, acute medicine, and rural emergency presentations
• Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne with regular rail connections
• Access to Bendigo Airport for regional travel
• Established regional city with restaurants, wineries, and strong community infrastructure
• Excellent training environment for doctors progressing through the ACEM pathway
• Bendigo offers a balance of career progression, supportive training, and regional lifestyle benefits.
Echuca – Echuca Regional Health
Echuca Regional Health delivers a busy rural Emergency Department with strong hands-on exposure and broad generalist experience.
Why Echuca?
• Fast-paced rural ED with broad clinical presentations
• Strong procedural opportunities and continuity of patient management
• Supportive and close-knit clinical teams
• Lifestyle location positioned along the Murray River
• Excellent outdoor living and recreational opportunities
• Approximately 2.5–3 hours from Melbourne via regional road networks
Echuca is ideal for doctors wanting greater autonomy, procedural experience, and rural Emergency Medicine exposure.
Lifestyle & Connectivity
All three locations offer strong lifestyle advantages compared with metropolitan Melbourne, while remaining well connected for travel and family access.
Benefits Across All Locations
• Access to Melbourne Airport for domestic and international travel
• Strong public and private schooling options
• Reduced commuting pressures compared with metropolitan centres
• More affordable housing and improved overall cost of living
• Regional lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and community amenities
Salary & Benefits – Emergency Medicine Registrar (Victoria)
Indicative 2025 salary package:
• Senior Registrar salary approximately AUD $140,000 – $180,000+ depending on experience
• Additional penalty rates for evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Salary packaging benefits available through Victorian public health services
Additional Benefits
• High-acuity Emergency Medicine exposure
• Strong procedural and resuscitation experience
• ACEM pathway support and structured teaching
• Excellent consultant supervision with increasing autonomy
• Faster progression opportunities compared with some metropolitan rotations
• Relocation and onboarding support available at selected sites
Apply Now for Emergency Medicine Jobs in Australia
We are actively shortlisting Emergency Medicine Registrars for immediate and upcoming vacancies across Ballarat, Bendigo, and Echuca.
These positions are suitable for:
• UK doctors looking to move to Australia
• Irish doctors seeking Emergency Medicine jobs in Australia
• ACEM trainees and equivalent international registrars
• Doctors wanting regional Emergency Medicine experience with strong support structures
Blugibbon supports doctors throughout the Australian medical registration and relocation process.
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