• Employment status and hours - Fixed Term Full Time Position, 38 hrs/ per week
• Located in Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical
• Classification: HM13 - HM20 plus super

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.

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 role is based at Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical. 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.

Successful applicants will be allocated to rotations in the following positions based on their area of interest.

• General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• ICU
• Plastic Surgery
• Urology

Successful applicants will need to participate in rotating rosters including periods of nights cover and relief.

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Skills & Experience Required

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

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities

• 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 Department of Surgery via email Surgery@phcn.vic.gov.au

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 

The role ceases advertising on 12 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.