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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
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About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About Colorectal Unit
The Colorectal Unit provides adult Colorectal services to Dandenong, Clayton, Casey, Cranbourne and Moorabbin. The unit is staffed with 9 consultants, 2 fellows, 3 registrars, 2 HMOs and 5 interns. The Colorectal unit carries out more than 400 major colorectal resections a year for malignant and benign conditions as well as managing a range of anorectal conditions. It has a well-established colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary team to manage complex colorectal cancers. The unit is accredited by the Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) to train post-fellowship surgeons in Colorectal Surgery. The unit is also accredited to train 2 SET trainees from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). It also has a dedicated research fellow supporting the unit’s clinical research activities.
About the Role
The role will support and assist the Director of Colorectal Surgery, Monash Health in the provision of high-quality care at Monash Health sites, consistent with the Monash Health values. The incumbent will also:
Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.
Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles
Contribute to the professional and corporate life in Victoria's largest public health service by participation in appropriate committees and educational platforms.
Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible healthcare
About You
What you need:
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
Fellowship of the RACS or equivalent
Membership with RACS and CSSANZ
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
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Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
Our Culture
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are FullHearted, OpenMinded and AllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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Colorectal Surgeon in Melbourne employer: Monash Health
Monash Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As part of the Dandenong Hospital ED team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, working here means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic environment.
