Registrar - Medical Administration 2027

Reference Number: 2702   

Job Title: Registrar - Medical Administration 2027 

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time                                                           

Hours per Fortnight: 86 

Classification: Hospital Registrar Year 1 - 6+ (HM25-HM30)
Dependent on level and experience

Location: Graham Street, Shepparton 

Closing date: 17/07/2026 

For a confidential conversation please contact: Colin Feekery colin.feekery@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

This position has provisional accreditation with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). The Medical Administration Registrar will provide the benefit of additional oversight and insight into key areas including Quality and Safety, Access and Flow, Medical Education and Training, Medical Workforce, Medicolegal and Health Information. This role will undertake quality improvement projects in the above areas and will be formally supervised by the Director of Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer.

The Medical Administration Registrar will work with the CMO and DMS to provide professional leadership and clinical guidance in relation to strategic and operational issues as required, with a particular focus on: Managing the medical staff with the organisation; and

• Participating in relevant committees
• Assist units to participate in quality improvement programs; and
• Assist the CMO and DMS with policy, financial, quality and HR issues as required.

Key Selection Criteria:

Formal Qualification(s) and Required Registration(s):

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner;

Essential:

• A current RACMA trainee or application made to commence the RACMA Fellowship Training Program within first three months of appointment.
• Minimum of 3 years general clinical experience.
• Satisfactory National History Criminal Check prior to commencement of employment
• Satisfactory Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment

Responsibilities and Duties:

Professional

• Participate in the preparation of medico-legal reports including medical reports and coroner statements.
• Participate in projects and other activities which will lead to improvements in Clinical Governance.
• Work with the Manager Quality and Safety to develop and implement innovation and quality projects.
• Participate in strategic planning related to medical matters and develop operational plans in consultation with medical staff. 
• Meet RACMA Training activities, and supported through the relevant exposure and supervision as required throughout the role.

Technical Expertise 

• Support Project work which requires the involvement of a manager with medical expertise.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical and related policy, protocols and guidelines which are relevant to medical staff.
• In Collaboration with the Manager Quality and Safet
• Support Quality improvement priorities within the program.
• Assist the programs to develop systems to audit, analyse and monitor their clinical care in relation to patient outcomes.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the junior and senior medical workforce through best practice recruitment, appointment, orientation, rostering, employment and contracting to ensure appropriate medical service delivery.
• Assist in managing Research Governance and participate in the GV Health Human Research Ethics Committee as required.
• Assist in the management of patient complaints.
• Liaise with the Legal Counsel to:
• provide expert clinical advice and review of medical records.
• assist with the preparation of medicolegal reports.
• provide guidance and liaison with the Coroners Office and other legal bodies.
• Work closely with the Freedom of Information team to ensure effective release and redaction of clinical records.
• Provide assistance to the clinical coding team in the interpretation and effective documentation of information in the clinical record.
• Complete documentation queries as required to ensure documentation meets the required standards.
• Provide guidance to clinical staff in the completion of clinical documentation.
• Co-ordinate and review any unsigned/unsent patient related correspondence to ensure timely communication for patient care.
• Follows up with medical staff for any incomplete of missing documentation from the medical perspective – e.g. operation notes.

Management and Leadership 

• Assist in the management of the Medical Credentialing and Clinical Scope of Practice processes.
• Assist in management of medical staff through effective recruitment, retention, recognition and development strategies; ensure there are effective consultation and communication processes in place. 
• Liaises with senior and junior medical staff to enable timely completion of documentation and correspondence.
• Acts as a clinical resource for clinical staff looking for guidance in the areas of medicolegal and documentation – e.g. Legal Statements.
• Participate in budget and financial planning, development and reviews.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies that will ensure budgetary targets and key performance indicators are met. 
• To participate in relevant GV Health Committees including but not limited to:
• Clinical Risk Panel;
• Morbidity and Mortality Review Committees;
• Credentialing and Scope of Practice Committee;
• Clinical Governance Sub Committees.
• Timely Emergency Care Collaborative
• New Technology Committee
• General Clinical Training Committee

Teamwork

• Liaise with a range of clinical programs to promote cross-program dialogue and activity.
• Undertake consultation and distil feedback into a report and or recommendations.
• Convene and/or support working parties and expert advisory groups.
• Support the functioning of the JMO Society and IMG support groups.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.