AddressCompany description:
About Barwon Health
Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health's core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all. Explore all of our comprehensive services here.
Job description:
Barwon Doctors
- Begin and progress your career at one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities in a dynamic and supported work environment
- Lifestyle! A stones throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, You Yangs and Great Ocean Road
About Barwon Health
With over 8,000 staff and more than 1,200 volunteers Barwon Health provide services to our local community comprising residents of the City of Greater Geelong, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf Coast Shire.
Barwon Health has 1,016 beds across our sites at University Hospital Geelong, the McKellar Centre in North Geelong, Barwon Health North, Swanston Centre and multiple Mental Health Community Hubs across the region.
- We are one of four public radiation oncology providers in Victoria.
- We have a public private partnership with Epworth Healthcare to deliver surgery and day oncology
- We are a major teaching hospital with strong ties to Deakin University, University of Melbourne and Monash University.
We have recently opened:
- Youang Surgery Centre
- Mental Health Hub in Emergency Department
- Aged Acute Psychiatry Facility at McKellar
- McKellar Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre
Our organisation continues to improve and grow with the following projects:
- Paediatric Emergency Hub in the Emergency Department at UHG
- Barwon Health Women's & Children's Hospital
- Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre: Victoria's first regional clinical trials centre
- Barwon Health Surfcoast Hospital
- Central Geelong Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Community Hub
- Early Parenting Centre at McKellar
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
About the Role
Internship at Barwon Health is highly sought after due to the supportive, collaborative and well supervised team environment offering all the specialities of a metro hospital in a regional setting.
At Barwon Health Interns have the choice of a diverse range of rotations with opportunities to go to Warrnambool or Hamilton. Those on site do not get rostered to night shift.
The transition from medical student to doctor is life changing and at times challenging. We have a dedicated team to support and guide you throughout your first year.
We are committed the growth and development of our Interns. Our comprehensive Intern Education program consists of weekly interactive sessions on core topics closely aligned with the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training . Additional opportunities include hands on Workshops, Simulation Programs, Well Being sessions and a Career Expo.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Employee Recognition with Intern of the Year and Runner Up Awards
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- RMO Society with Mentor Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Professional development opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
