• 12 month full time, fixed term position from February 2027 to February 2028
• Located in: Peninsula University Hospital and The Mornington Centre
• Classification: HM25 – HM30

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.

Role of the Pain Fellow

Pain Medicine training at Bayside Health - Peninsula Care Group is accredited by the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) of the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)  for core training and practice development towards fellowship of FPM.

You will be part of the Integrated Pain team consultation liaison service for acute inpatients at Peninsula University Hospital, attend our Pain Medicine Clinic at Frankston, participate in the multidisciplinary outpatient clinic and pain management program at The Mornington Centre.

You will attend the Acute Pain Services ward rounds, have the opportunity to learn theatre based procedures, and to attend the palliative care ward rounds.

There will be regular teaching and Journal clubs. You will have opportunities to attend and present at Grand Rounds, radiology meetings and clinical audit meetings. You will also have opportunities for learning within the subacute cluster of Rehabilitation Medicine, Palliative Care and Aged Care and to participate in teaching medical students, and take part in  research.

Our team includes Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians, a Psychiatrist, an Addiction Medicine Physician, a Clinical Nurse Consultant and allied health team.

Performance is supervised and monitored by an accredited Supervisor of training to ensure education and training needs are met.

Please click HERE to see the position description.

Skills & Experience Required

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Registration or eligibility to register as a trainee with the FPM:

(Training in pain medicine is a post-specialisation program that requires applicants to have either completed or be training towards a primary specialist medical qualification. To be eligible to register for FPM training, applicants must have completed at least three years full time equivalent training within that primary specialty).

• Sound knowledge in up-to-date evidence based Medicine.

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Dr Gayathri Aravinthan-garavinthan@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on medicalrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 21 June 2026.

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.  

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 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.  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.