Advanced Trainee - General Medicine

GHA; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Staff wellbeing centre

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland invites applications for a General Medicine Advanced Trainee to join our Medical Services team on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis (86 hours per fortnight). You will deliver day‑to‑day medical care under supervision and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient‑centred care.

Located in regional Victoria, LRH supports education, mentorship and professional development, with salary packaging, meals/entertainment benefits and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical care for patients under supervision.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS

Job description

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Are you a General Medicine Advanced Trainee (General and Acute Medicine) looking to join a leading regional hospital in 2027? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), where a world of opportunities awaits.

We are seeking an enthusiastic General Medicine Advanced Trainee to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis (86 hours per fortnight). In this role, you will provide day-to-day medical care for patients under the supervision of senior medical staff and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to LRH’s values of Person-Centred Care, Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Working Together.

About the department

The General Medicine Department at LRH is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to patients and the wider Gippsland community. Working in General Medicine offers a unique and rewarding experience with:

• Exposure to a broad range of clinical practices and caseloads
• Increased one-on-one time with supervising Consultants
• A diverse mix of presentations to enhance clinical learning
• A strong focus on education, mentorship and professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated trainee to broaden their clinical skills, gain valuable experience, and contribute to improving health outcomes for our community.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registration or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
  

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
• Discounted gym and leisure services through Fitness Passport

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career. For more information, we encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit at LRH via email on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 28th October 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands.