Job Description
Posting Start Date:  20/05/2026
Req ID:  5589
Job Title:  Emergency Physican - Fixed Term
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
    • Employment status and hours: Fixed Term Positions
    • Located in: Frankston
    • Classification: HN16 – HN59

     

     

    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 focused 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 

             Provide high-quality medical care to patients across all areas of the emergency department, in accordance with the roster developed by the Clinical Director.

             Supervise and teach Registrars, Hospital Medical Officers, and Medical Students in the assessment, treatment, and disposition of patients.

             Proactively manage patient safety, clinical risk, quality improvement, customer relations, and infection control within your scope of care, including timely reporting of all incidents and near misses.

             Promote evidence-based practice in patient care.

             Support research activities and ensure all proposals are submitted to the Human Research Ethics Committee for approval.

             Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for Registrars, Junior Medical Officers, Interns, and Medical Students, in collaboration with the Director of Emergency Education, Directors of Emergency Medicine Training, the Medical Workforce Unit, and the Clinical Dean.

      

    Please click here to see the position description. 

      
     
     

    Skills & Experience Required 

             Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency

             Fellowship of Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)

             Proven clinical skills and experience

             Experience in the education, support and supervision of junior medical staff

             Compliant Continuous Professional Development

             Working with children’s check

             Research involvement and capability

             Active involvement in Quality improvement; knowledge and participation

             Teaching experience and mentoring skills

             Paediatric Emergency experience preferred  

      

    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 Sarah Jung 9784 1690 sjung@phcn.vic.gov.au. 

      

    If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact smsmwu@phcn.vic.gov.au

      

     Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if enough 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 Medical Specialists (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. 

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