Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time 38 Hours per week)

Care Group: Peninsula Care Group

Location: Frankston Public Surgical Centre

Level: PGY3+ (suitable for doctors in their third-year post-graduation or beyond)

Classification: HM14-HM20 plus super

Who We Are and What We Stand For

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.

Frankston Public Surgical Centre is a satellite hospital of Peninsula Care Group under Bayside Health with 5-theatres and a 32-bed ward. It is utilised exclusively for planned surgery including orthopaedics, general, urology, gynaecology, ENT, plastics and endoscopy. A 4-bed frequent observation unit is part of the ward structure.

What You Will Be Doing

Under direction supervision by consultant anaesthetists, you will provide appropriate medical care to patients undergoing anaesthesia for surgery in the operating suite.

You will participate in perioperative medicine surgical patient care, contributing to the treatment of more medically complex post-operative patients, which includes supporting the Frequent Observation Unit. Engage in preoperative planning via imaging / pathology requests, surgical, medical and acute pain service ward rounds and aid in the care of routine post-operative patients, encompassing after-hours care.

You will also have the chance to engage in educational, training, and quality assurance meetings for the Department of Anaesthesia and/or Surgery Registrar teaching (please be advised that these sessions are conducted at Peninsula University Hospital).

Time Allocation:

50% Anaesthesia: includes pre-op assessments, intraoperative anaesthetic management, and recovery room care.
50% Perioperative & Post-operative Care: Involves arranging preoperative pathology and imaging request, surgical ward rounds, patient monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning.

Skills & Experience You Might Gain:

Airway management and anaesthetic techniques
Pre-op risk assessment and optimization
Post-op complication recognition and management
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Exposure to a variety of surgical specialties and perioperative medical teams

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

Current AHPRA general registration.
MBBS or equivalent
Experience PGY3+
Maximum of 3 months experience in Anaesthetics

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Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Shivnesh Ram (03) 9784 7443 / Roma Clark (03) 9784 7445

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: 14 September 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

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.