• Permanent and Temporary Positions available. 
• Frankston & Rosebud Emergency Departments

 On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.  

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

 The Team & Role

Our Emergency Department is a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering safe, personal, effective, and connected care. We manage a diverse range of clinical presentations and pride ourselves on providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

The team is collaborative and supportive, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth. Emergency Physicians work closely with Registrars, Junior Medical Officers, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless patient care. We value open communication, respect, and teamwork, creating an environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Our Emergency Physicians provide high quality medical care across all areas of the Emergency Department. Temporary positions start date will be 3 March 2026 and are for 1 year.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and teaching Registrars, Junior Medical Officers
• Promoting patient safety, clinical risk management & quality improvement
• Contributing to the development and delivery of training programs in collaboration with education and workforce teams.
• Working across both Frankston & Rosebud Emergency departments on a 7 day rotating roster

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills and Experience Required

 Essential Criteria

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
• Proven clinical skills and experience
• Experience in the education, support and supervision of junior medical staff

 Benefits

• Dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department and MHAOD Crisis Hub opening in 2026
• Coastal community setting
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
• Generous salary packaging & novated leasing

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Sarah Jung on 97841690 or Gabriel Blecher at gblecher@phcn.vic.gov.au 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on 9784-2325

The role ceases advertising on 31 December 2025.

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

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.  

Additional Information

Peninsula 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.  

 It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.   

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.