2026 Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2)
- Join a supportive health care network that is focused on career development, wellbeing and education
- Experience the feel of a large metropolitan hospital away from the hustle and bustle
- First public hospital in Victoria to achieve the 'rainbow tick'
Classification range: HM12
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
Peninsula Health offers Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) positions suitable for applicants who will hold General Medical Registration with AHPRA by February 2026.
This Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) placement is designed to provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the junior doctor to consolidate their learning from their PGY1 year, and attain the required skills and knowledge relevant for each rotation. Skills progression should assist the PGY2 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. Each rotation in PGY2 will be provided Term Descriptions, Term Supervisor, Primary Supervisor and day to day Supervisor with which completion of Mandatory assessments will be completed as per the NFPMT.
Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) certificate of completion will be awarded following 4 successful rotations. The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) incorporates a large variety of rotations including:
- Emergency
- General Medicine
- Paediatrics
- O&G
- Psychiatry
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Cardiology
- ICU
- Anaesthetics
- Geriatric Medicine
- Rehabilitation
The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) will be able to preference rotations in their areas of interest and be assigned a relieving term which will incorporate annual leave and annual leave cover during the year.
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What You Need
- MBBS or Equivalent
- General Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised Intern program (PGY1)
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.
Application Requirements
Please note: The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) position is part of the PMCV match. All applications must be submitted to both the PMCV and Peninsula Health. Please refer to the PMCV for match eligibility.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Medical Workforce Unit on 03 9784 7325.
For role specific information contact Medical Workforce on 03 9784 7325.
The role ceases advertising on Friday 22 August.
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 for 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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
