• Locum Palliative Medicine Specialist/Physician

• Located in: Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations 

• Classification: Specialist Year 1 – Specialist Year 9 plus super 

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 

The position is for the Peninsula Care Group (PCG) of Bayside Health.  As a Palliative Medicine Specialist/Physician, you will be providing clinical care to the patients referred to the Supportive and Palliative Care Consult Team (PCCT) including patients at home under Better@Home program, clinic or in-patients.

You will work with the junior medical staff, PCCT Clinical Nurse Consultants, allied health staff and senior medical staff. Over a fortnight your hours of work consist of 42 hours or as agreed with the Head of Unit-Palliative Care. Your rostered hours will be Friday 0900-1600 hrs including an out-patient clinic session on Friday mornings. However, the rostered hours can vary from Monday to Friday (0830-1700 hours).  You will be required to participate in an on-call) roster that covers PCG Supportive and Palliative Care Unit and other PH sites.

Please click here to see the position description. 

Skills & Experience Required 

• MB BS or equivalent degree
• General registration as a Medical Practitioner with the AHPRA without reprimands
• You will need to hold a specialist medical qualification in the relevant specialty, and be a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Palliative Medicine sub specialty) or Fellow of the Chapter of Palliative Medicine of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in the community care and aged care setting 
• Commitment to the Core Values and Of Peninsula Care Group
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence recognised in Australia

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 Head of Unit, Dr Sandeep Bhagat on (03) 9784 8600 or email SandeepBhagat@phcn.vic.gov.au 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Medical Workforce Unit on 03) 9784-7325 

The role ceases advertising on 18th June 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 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.