Registrar Career Information

Registrars are valuable members of the medical and health care team. They have responsibility for providing medical care to patients, supporting junior staff, and developing their careers. At times they will be the most senior doctor on duty. Generally, Registrar-level doctors have 3+ postgraduate years (PGY) of clinical training and experience.

Registrar Roles

Registrars are extremely important and valuable members of the medical and health care team. They have increasing responsibility for providing medical care to patients, supporting junior staff, and developing their careers. At times they will be the most senior doctor on duty.

Registrars in Australia are registered doctors who have:

  • completed thir medical degree
  • completed their internship
  • gained general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
At this point in their career, many doctors will consider specialisation. Find a list of Australian medical specialties here.

Senior Registrar/CMO (PGY 6+) Jobs

Senior Registrars/CMO (PGY 6+) have undertaken 6 plus years of postgraduate training and are practicing doctors who may be working towards specialist accreditation or pursuing a non-specialist career as a Career Medical Officer (CMO) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO). They are experienced doctors and responsible for a team of medical staff, the provision of medical care, their own continued professional development, and the training and supervision of Junior Doctors and Registrars.