Job Description
Posting Start Date:  03/02/2026
Req ID:  3402
Job Title:  2026 General Stream Hospital Medical Officer - PGY3+
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location:  Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud
Job Description: 

Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group Job Advertisement Text Template (internal & external) as of 01/02/2026:

 

  • Full time, fixed term position
  • Located in: Frankston, Rosebud, Mornington
  • Classification: HM12 – HM20 (plus super)

 

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

 

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

 

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

 

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

 

The Team & Role

This PGY3+ placement is designed to provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the junior doctor to consolidate their learning from their PGY2 year, and attain the required skills and knowledge relevant for each rotation. Skills progression should assist the PGY3+ to meet the entry requirements for specialist training programs. 

Under the direction of more experienced medical staff, primarily registrars, and through collaboration with other health professionals, the resident provides effective appropriate medical care commensurate with their capabilities and in accordance with delegated clinical privileges that vary from site to site.

The General Stream incorporates a large variety of rotations and a relieving term:

  • Emergency
  • General Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • O&G
  • Psychiatry
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Specialties
  • Rehabilitation

 

Please click HERE to see the position description.

 

Skills & Experience Required

We anticipate you will have:

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Current Registration with AHPRA; General, Provisional or Limited, with a minimum of Level 2 Supervision
  • Satisfactory completion of a recognised Intern program (PGY1 & PGY2)

Please note: This position will be based at Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals. However, as part of your employment with Peninsula Health, you may be required to work across all our Peninsula Health sites to meet service needs.

Next Steps

 

For role specific information please contact Medical Workforce Unit on 03 9784 7325.

 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact MedicalRecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

 

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 4 March.  Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
Additional Information

 

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.   

 

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

 

*Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.  Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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