• • Limited Term, Full Time – Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Located in: Frankston Vic Australia
  • Award: Medical Specialists or Doctors in Training

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 fellowship aims to expose a recently graduated orthopaedic surgeon to a broad aspect of lower limb arthroplasty including difficult primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.  The surgery offered will be varied by the techniques and experience of the fellowship supervisors who all bring their own perspectives on management of common and uncommon orthopaedic problems and dilemmas. 
Exposure to different techniques including robotically assisted hip and knee arthroplasty (including partial arthroplasty), patient specific assisted arthroplasty, anterior approach hip replacements and sports surgery including all aspects of ligament reconstruction.  The fellow will be encouraged to bring any clinical questions they may have and explore these questions with the fellowship supervisors and senior clinicians within the Unit.

The fellow will initially be supervised in most aspects of their work and then as they gain experience and confidence, they will be given curated lists with a varied case mix of primary hip and knee arthroplasty and basic arthroscopic surgery.  A senior supervising surgeon will always be available for advice, guidance and assistance and will ultimately be responsible for patient care.

The fellow will attend clinics as per the schedule outlined and will supervise junior members within the team and give advice in their role as a peri-consultant orthopaedic surgeon.  They will be exposed to a broad case mix of new patients and follow up patients reflective of general orthopaedic practice.

Protected time will be given as per the schedule for self-directed learning and the opportunity to engage in a research project under direction of the Peninsula Health Research Supervisor.  This would be hoped to be an area relevant to this fellowship.  At the conclusion of the fellowship the fellow will be expected to have completed minimum a self-reflection statement which outlines how the fellowship has contributed to their growth as an orthopaedic surgeon.

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Skills & Experience Required

• • Medical degree and specialist qualifications in Orthopaedic surgery
  • Current Medical Registration (Specific Registration for overseas trained Fellow)
  • Knowledge of best practice in specialty field
  • Demonstrated self-direction and initiative
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of successful engagement in a multi-disciplinary health care team
  • Ability to direct and motivate others interest in quality improvement
  • Interest in and experience with clinical research
  • Demonstrated willingness and an ability to lead and supervise a surgical team (Registrars and Residents)
  • Demonstrated commitment to medical education and teaching

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 Dr Ian Young – 03 9784 2170

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit – 03 9784 7325.

The role ceases advertising on 1 March 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
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 Medical Specialists or Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026 salary circulars for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. 

For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

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.