2025 FORENSIC MEDICINE​ REGISTRAR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

6 MONTH TERMS AVAILABLE – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The VIFM embraces innovation to strengthen and enhance our role as a trusted leader in forensic medicine and science. The VIFM provides independent quality forensic medical and scientific services that support families, the community, and the justice system.  

About the role: 

Expressions of Interest are now being sought from medical graduates interested in Clinical Forensic Medicine Registrar positions for the following periods for:

  • Semester 1 2025
  • Semester 2 2025

The VIFM Clinical Forensic Medicine registrars support our community by undertaking medical examinations of sexual assault victims and victims and offenders of physical violence, including victims of family violence.  Examinations are performed with respect for the humanity of our patients and attention to the best available evidence regarding forensic collection techniques. 

The Forensic Medicine Registrar placement offers a great work-life balance and a friendly, non-hospital-based experience.  On this placement you can expect to acquire practical, sought-after forensic medical skills that you will utilise throughout your career including: 

  • Injury documentation and interpretation 
  • Clinical photography 
  • Sexual assault examinations 
  • Forensic evidence collection
  • Medico-legal reports 
  • Ethical issues 

Supported Learning 

The Institute undertakes research and teaching to expand and share our forensic medical and scientific knowledge. We achieve this by valuing our staff and engaging with partners. 

The work of the VIFM can be described as a cycle of three parts:  

  • Providing forensic medical and scientific services and tissue banking
  • Learning from this work   
  • Researching and teaching.  

VIFM offer a supported learning environment utilising our academic programs in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University 

Selection Criteria: 

The position of Forensic Medicine Registrar is accredited with the RACGP, ACEM, Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine RCPA and the Sexual Health Chapter of the RACP and offer a fantastic opportunity for trainees to try something unique and rewarding. 

To be considered for the position you will: 

  • MBBS or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, security and the principles of bioethics in the medico-legal context.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to work across a wide range of sites and a rotating roster of day, afternoon and night
    shifts including weekends).
  • Current Victorian Driver licence.
  • Current Police and Working with Children Checks (or ability to obtain).

Please be aware that we will be conducting interviews for the positions during the EOI period.

We invite you to express your interest in the position of Forensic Medical Registrar by completing this form.  Additionally, here you will find the full Position Description for your reference. Expressions of Interest close on the 8th of November, 2024.