Honorary Clinical Observer / IMG Training Program
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Education and Training Program 2026
Austin Health offers you an opportunity to be involved in a program of education for a period of 8 months to facilitate your Orientation into the Australian Healthcare System. This program includes a 10-week Supervised Observership placement rotating through different units within the hospital. You will also have access to a variety of education and learning opportunities. As part of the Observership Program, you will also be able to accumulate CPD hours for your CPD Home Program of choice.
About the role
- Over the 8 months you will have full access to the hospital education & the Austin Health Sciences Library. (HMO / Intern / Grand Rounds / Emergency).
- Dedicated IMG education during your 10-week Observership.
- The 10-week Observership will rotate through different units: General Medicine, Surgery, Emergency, Aged Care and Psychiatry.
- You will be assigned into one of 3 cohorts over the 8 months consisting of 5 IMG Doctors in each intake.
- Interviews will take place on Friday 20 February 2026 via Teams online (TBC)
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident.
- Passed Australian Medical Council MCQ Examination Part 1.
- IELTS Test Pass (Average of 7 or above overall) or OET Pass (B or above in each category) that is less than 2 years old.
- Primary Medical Degree completed less than 10 years ago.
- Passed AMC Clinical Examination Part 2 (desirable but not essential).
- Completed a minimum of 12 weeks of full-time equivalent work over the last 3 years (desirable but not essential).
- Previously practiced Medicine for more than 2 years (desirable but not essential).
Terms and conditions
- The IMG Training Program will be for a period of 8 months and includes a 10-week Observership program which may cover a rotation through: Emergency, General Medicine, Surgery, Aged Care and Psychiatry.
- The IMG Training Program includes access to a variety of educational (IMG seminars / workshops, hospital Grand Rounds, weekly HMO and Intern education) and other various opportunities.
- Successful applicants will be notified late Feb.
- A formal offer will be made and if accepted, must be signed, and returned within 5 working days.
- There will be 3 intakes of 5 IMG Observers over the 12 months - there is no guarantee which intake you will be placed into.
Conditions of payment
- Payment of $5000 (inc. GST) must be made within 14 days of the invoice being issued.
- If payment is not made within 14 days, the offer will be withdrawn and become void.
- Refunds will not be given once the applicant has accepted the formal offer. A separate contract must be agreed upon and signed.
- Successful applicants will be required to attend a compulsory orientation week and BLS assessment on the nominated date prior to their commencement.
- Applicants will be enrolled into a PMCV ‘Hit the Ground Running’ Program and must attend online and complete the program during the Orientation week in May 2026.
- Austin Health name ID badges will be issued with the title ‘Honorary Clinical Observer’ and must be strictly worn when on campus.
- A certificate of completion will be issued upon successful completion of your 10-week Observership, and 12-month Education and Training Program based on a 75% attendance rate.
- The 8-month training program does not guarantee employment at Austin Health.
Important note
- Conditions of this placement are in accordance with Austin Health by-laws and policies. This includes the agreement not to reveal to any persons or entity, any confidential information relating to patients, employees, policies, processes and dealing. You are accountable for your professional conduct and performance and responsible for your own personal belongings. All applicants must comply with Austin Health policies & procedures
- All successful applicants must participate in any emergency incident response activities as directed.
- Our values define who we are, shape our culture and the behaviours, practices, and mindset of our people.
- Our actions show we care, we bring our best, together we achieve, and we shape the future.
- In accepting this offer of The Austin IMG Education and Training Program, you are acknowledging the term and conditions as set out above.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Therese Kissane, Lead Medical Education Officer at Therese.Kissane@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Monday 26 January 2026
