6 MONTH TERMS AVAILABLE
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:
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 utilize 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 offers a supported learning environment utilizing 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 offers a fantastic opportunity for trainees to try something unique and rewarding.
To be considered for the position, you will need:
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 submitting an Application Form which is available from the following address:
www.vifm.org/2025-forensic-medicine-registrar-positions/
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