2027 Basic Physician Training Year 1 or 2

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor and Shadowing program

Discovery days across 50 sites

Study and professional development-le“

Friendly & supportive teams

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance program

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Private Health Insurance offers

Power BI training

Cafes at all hospitals

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne is offering Basic Physician Training Year 1 or 2 for 2027. This program supports interns and junior doctors through rotations across Cardiology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Renal, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Aged Care and Emergency medicine with a dedicated Educational Supervisor.

You will coordinate admission, management and discharge planning, complete Royal Australian College of Physicians requirements, and work under the guidance of Registrar and Consultants

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA (general registration to be granted by Feb 2027)
• To complete registration with RACP by February 2027
• Strong commitment to high-quality care
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document admission, management and discharge planning
• Participate in Basic Physician Training Program and complete Royal Australian College of Physicians requirements
• Report to Director of Physician Education and Manager of Physician Education
• Work under supervision of Registrar and Consultants during training

Skills

AHPRA registration

RACP registration by Feb 2027

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Job description

2027 Basic Physician Training Year 1 or 2

• Rotations may include Cardiology, Oncology, Infectious diseases, renal, neurology, gastro, aged care and emergency

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Physician Training in Adult Medicine at Eastern Health is in an exciting phase of growth and has a well-supported Education program aimed to help you get through your training, pass your exams and ultimately be a caring and compassionate Physician. There is a number of National examiners that support and mentor our trainees. You will also have a dedicated Educational Supervisor during your training.

This position is clinically responsible to the Registrar and Consultants of the Unit.

The Basic Physician Trainee Year 1 is responsible for coordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients admitted to their ward. You will also participate in the Basic Physician Training Program and register and complete the requirements of the Royal Australian College of Physicians. You report to the Director of Physician Education and Manager of Physician Education for your training responsibilities.

We are recruiting doctors who are interested in starting their Basic Physician Training in 2027. This role is available to those doctors who are currently interns or a higher PGY level.

Please note that the Basic Physician Training rotations do not satisfy the requirements for the new National Framework for PGY2 doctors. The rotations satisfy the requirements of the Royal Australian College of Physicians. If you are unsure about your career pathway, please consider doing another general year in 2027 and applying for Physician Training for commencement in 2028.

Rotations may include Cardiology, Oncology, Infectious diseases, renal, neurology, gastro, aged care and emergency.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA (with general registration to be granted by Feb 2027
• To complete registration with RACP by February 2027
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.

Job Posting End Date: 28/06/2026

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