Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

• Fixed Term Part-Time (Fractional)
• Located: Peninsula Health University Hospital, Frankston Hospital & Frankston Public Surgical Centre but may be required to work across all Peninsula Health sites
• Classification Range: HN16 – HN56, plus super

On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health 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

This General/Breast Surgery Consultant role is part time and initially for 12 months with the potential for ongoing appointment.

Peninsula Health delivers surgical services to public patients at two sites: Frankston Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical Centre. Frankston Hospital operates 10 operating rooms, including a dedicated Emergency Theatre and an interventional Vascular suite. Peninsula Health also provides care at Frankston Public Surgical Centre through five operating rooms, including one endoscopy theatre.

The General Surgery department at Peninsula Health has three subspecialty elective units (Upper GI, Colorectal & Breast & Endocrine) and an Acute General Surgery Unit (AGSU). The successful candidate will be appointed to General Surgery 3 - the breast, endocrine and general surgery unit. There may be an opportunity to join the acute general surgery unit depending on experience. Peninsula Health also has surgical units in Orthopaedics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Thoracic Surgery, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery, FacioMaxilliary Surgery and Urology.

General Surgery has 16 General Surgeons and 1 General Surgery Fellow. The successful applicant will be assigned regular theatre sessions and outpatient clinics as well as clinical support time as per the relevant award. Attendance at departmental morbidity and mortality meetings and breast unit MDTs is expected.

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills and Experience Required

• FRACS (or equivalent) and current CPD certification
• Current Medical Registration with AHPRA Medical Board of Australia
• Post-fellowship training in breast surgery
• Membership of Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand, Breast Cancer Trials, Australasian Society for Breast Disease

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 Tristian Leech via email: TLeech@phcn.vic.gov.au 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit via (03) 9784 7325 &/or smsmwu@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 15th December 2025.

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

Thank you for your interest in this role. Peninsula Health 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

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.