• Limited Term (40 hours a fortnight) until 30 January 2026
• Located in Frankston and The Mornington Centre
• Classification: Medical Specialist (Year 1- Year 9) 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

The appointee will be accredited to work across all peninsula Health sites as a Specialist in Geriatric Medicine.
Clinical work may allocated across inpatient, ambulatory, community or ED settings depending on service needs and candidate experience.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Geriatrician to provide high-quality specialist care across a range of service areas within the Geriatric Medicine department.

Deliver comprehensive geriatric assessment and management in one or more of the following settings:
-    Inpatient wards
-    Ambulatory and multidisciplinary clinics
-    Consultative services across hospital programs
-    Community-based aged care initiatives
-    Emergency Department geriatric medicine service

This fixed-term role offers flexibility in clinical settings and contributes to safe, person-centred care for older adults for up to 20 hours per week with contract ending on 30th January, 2026.

Please click here to see the position description.

 
Skills and Experience Required

• Must Hold MBBS or Equivalent Registration with AHPRA
• Specialist qualifications (FRACP)
• Member of a Medical Defence Organisation in Australia
• Significant experience in Geriatric Medicine Must Hold MBBS or Equivalent Registration with AHPRA
• Specialist qualifications (FRACP)
• Member of a Medical Defence Organisation in Australia
• Significant experience in Geriatric Medicine

Benefits

• 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

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact insert Anjali Khushu at Akhushu@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on 9784-7325.

The role ceases advertising on 16 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.  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 Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.