- 6 month contract
- Full time from August 2026 - February 2027
- Golf Links Road and the Mornington Centre locations
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
As an In-patient Palliative Medicine Registrar, you will be providing clinical care for patients admitted in the Supportive and Palliative Care Unit, Frankston. Over a fortnight, your hours of work consist of 76 hours + 10 hours training/teaching time. You will be rostered from Monday to Friday (0830-1700 hours). You are required to participate in an on-call roster as per the Sub-acute (Rehabilitation, Ageing, Pain and Palliative Care Services) JMS roster that covers PH Supportive and Palliative Care Unit and rehabilitation wards at Golf Links Road and The Mornington Centre. There is always a senior medical staff member available either in person or on call by phone.
Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service will merge to form Bayside Health from 1 January 2026. This is not likely to impact the role and responsibilities of the Palliative Care Unit Registrar. However, if required such changes to the job description will be communicated in a timely manner.
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What You Need
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- General registration as a Medical Practitioner with the AHPRA without reprimands
- Minimum 12 months registrar experience
- RACP enrolment either as an advanced trainee or Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine Trainee
- Specialist trainees of the other relevant colleges can be considered.
- Commitment to the core values of Peninsula Health
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence recognised in Australia (Desirable)
- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to medical practitioners
- Demonstrate appropriate level experience and skills in medical assessment and clinical management of patients
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce on 9784 7325
For role specific information, please contact Sandeep Bhagat at SandeepBhagat@phcn.vic.gov.au
Applications will close for these positions on Sunday 16 November 2025.
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
Additional Requirements
Peninsula 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 disabilities.
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 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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