Job Description
Posting Start Date:  22/10/2025
Req ID:  4293
Job Title:  Rehab Locum Specialist
Employment Status:  Casual
Job Location:  Chelsea Heights, Frankston, Hastings, Mornington, Rosebud, Seaford
Job Description: 

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

  • Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
  • Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations
  • Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
  • Year 1 HN18 to Year 9 HN58

 
Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. 

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.

 
What You Will Be Doing 

We require a Locum Rehabilitation Physician to work across acute and subacute campuses at the Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Unit and Frankston Hospital.  The Rehabilitation Physician will be working with a multidisciplinary team. The position will be located primarily at Frankston Hospital performing acute patient assessments at Frankston Hospital (SAAS) and at the Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Unit outpatient clinics.

 

Position Description

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

MB BS or equivalent degree

General registration as a Medical Practitioner with the AHPRA without reprimands.

Fellow of Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM).

Relevant track record and experience in clinical management.

Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice.

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary clinical team

Teaching skills

Patient safety and quality review knowledge and skills.

Thorough understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to Medical Officers

 

 

Desirable Criteria #1 (desirable)

 High level interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in the community care and aged care setting 

Commitment to the Core Values and Of Peninsula Health

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Current Drivers Licence recognised in Australia

 


What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on 9784 7325 or email SMSMWU@phcn.vic.gov.au

For role specific information contact Head of Unit, Dr. Melissa Breese on 03 9784 8720 or email mbreese@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 23 November 2025.

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 Requirements

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 disabilities.  

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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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