2026 BPT1/PGY2+ Hospital Medical Officer
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
A Basic Physician Training (BPT)1/PGY2 employee undertakes their first year of accredited Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) BPT in parallel and complementary to fulfilling the role of a House Medical Officer (HMO).
Under the direction of more experienced medical staff and through collaboration with other health professionals, the HMO provides appropriate medical care commensurate with their capabilities.
In addition, the role is designed to allow you to meet the clinical rotational and learning requirements set by the RACP. Rotations include General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Renal Medicine, Oncology, Endocrinology, Infectious diseases, Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
To ensure success in managing the clinical demands of the role and the requirements established by the RACP, a robust education program is offered which includes simulation sessions, didactic teaching, short and long case presentations. In addition support is given to achieve research goals.
What You Need
- Current General Registration with the AHPRA Medical Board of Australia
- MBBS or equivalent
- Completion of PGY1 year at time of commencement
- Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice
Please upload your most recent Intern Appraisal form, this can be done when uploading your resume and cover letter.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Lisa Carter: lisacarter@phcn.vic.gov.au
For role specific information contact Dr Sarah Whiting, Director of Physician Education: swhiting@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on Friday 27th June 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 AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Sector – DiT 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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Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
