Job Description
Posting Start Date:  05/03/2026
Req ID:  3448
Job Title:  2026 Hospital Medical Officer PGY3+ Surgical Stream
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Mornington Peninsula and its surrounds
  • Work with a supportive health care network that is focused on career development, wellbeing and education
  • Progress in your Surgical Career pathway!
  • Classification range HM13 - HM20

 

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.

As part of the Frankston Private transition, incumbents will have the opportunity for sought after Anaesthetics exposure during their terms.

 

Specialty rotations available:

  • General Surgery / Surgical Nights
  • Urology
  • Plastics
  • Orthopaedics
  • Vascular 
  • ICU

 

Please click here to see the position description.

 

Skills & Experience Required

 

We anticipate you will have:

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Previous experience in Surgery
  • Must hold Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner

 

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

 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact JMS Recruitment Team on 03 9784 7325 or medicalrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au  

 

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

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