Emergency Registrar – Women’s Emergency Care (WEC)

About the role

The Women’s Emergency Care (WEC) department at the Royal Women’s Hospital provides a 24‑hour specialised emergency service for women and newborns. The Emergency Registrar will join a multidisciplinary team delivering acute care for gynaecological, obstetric, early‑pregnancy and neonatal presentations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage a high‑volume caseload of women’s health emergencies in a busy 24‑hour ED.
• Collaborate with midwives, obstetricians, gynaecologists, neonatologists and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and intervene in obstetric emergencies and early‑pregnancy complications.
• Participate in teaching and training activities for junior staff and medical students.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with registration on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) register.
• Currently enrolled in, or eligible for, the Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) training program.
• Preferably at least two years of experience in emergency medicine.
• Demonstrates the hospital’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to prioritise competing clinical demands.

Required skills

• Medical registration with AHPRA.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment aligned with the AMA Doctors in Training Agreement 2022‑2026.
• Access to a unique training environment focused on women’s health and neonatal care.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional development.