Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.
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.
- Employment status: Fixed Term, Part Time, 14 hours per fortnight
- Located in: Frankston, Victoria
- Classification: Specialist Year 01-09 (AUS/30/31/HN19-HN59)
On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
The Team & Role
The Gastroenterology Unit at Peninsula Health currently comprises 16 specialist Gastroenterologists, three advanced trainees (2 accredited), 2 full-time IBD CNCs, 2 hepatology CNCs and specialist gastrointestinal dieticians and pharmacists. The inpatient Gastroenterology service typically has 10-20 inpatients with a similar number of consultation requests. There is a busy interventional endoscopy unit with established services in ERCP, EUS, ESD, double-balloon enteroscopy and Halo RFA along with an Upper GI bleeding and ERCP Emergency Endoscopy service. In terms of ambulatory care, we currently offer outpatient services in the following areas:
- Hepatology – Steatotic liver disease clinic; Specialist liver clinic (including dedicated autoimmune liver disease, viral hepatitis and liver mass streams)
- Inflammatory bowel disease – IBD clinic; IBD flare clinic; Nurse-led IBD clinic
- Endoscopy clinic
- General Gastroenterology clinic
- Functional GI clinic
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician to build upon clinical and academic endoscopy services at Peninsula Health. The EFT and job description can be negotiated on a case-by-case basis depending on sub-specialty interest but would including endoscopy clinic and dedicated endoscopy sessions (range 0.3 – 0.5 EFT).
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Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
- Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Recognised as an accredited Specialist in Gastroenterology Medicine by the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College Physician
- FRACP or equivalent
- For endoscopy lists:
- CCRTGE (Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) certification in gastroscopy and colonoscopy ± other advanced endoscopy procedures.
- CCRTGE re-certification in colonoscopy if > 3 years from initial recognition
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships both internally and externally.
Benefits
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Marcus Robertosn- MRobertson@phcn.vic.gov.au
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on 03 9784-7325
The role ceases advertising on 15/12/2025
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
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 Information
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 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 Medical Specialists (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.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
