Basic Physician Trainee (Year 1) - 2027

Alfred; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Health in Melbourne offers BPT1 pre-vocational rotations for PGY2-eligible candidates. You will gain exposure across clinical disciplines while preparing for General Registration under NFPMT.

Available rotations include Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Renal and Respiratory, with a focus on undifferentiated, chronic and acute illness care.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to hold General Registration at the start of the program.
• Participation in BPT1 rotations aligned with NFPMT framework.

Responsibilities

• Engage in BPT1 rotations across identified clinical experiences.
• Provide exposure to undifferentiated, chronic and acute illness care.
• Meet program requirements for pre-vocational training and registration.

Job description

Bayside Health

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.

Our BPT1 positions are accredited and are in line with the new National Framework for Pre-Vocational Trainees (NFPMT) framework therefore PGY2 candidates will be eligible to apply.

The BPT1 rotations will offer you the exposure to clinical care of patients in each of the following clinical experiences:

1. Undifferentiated illness patient care
2. Chronic illness patient care
3. Acute and critical illness patient care

Eligibility is open to candidates that will hold General Registration at the time of commencement in this position.

Available rotations include the following:

• Acquired Brain Injury Unit
• Aged Care (Alfred and Caulfield)
• Cardiology
• Emergency Medicine (Sandringham)
• Endocrinology
• Geriatric Orthopaedics
• Haematology
• Infectious Diseases
• Neurology
• Nights Medical/ Reliever
• Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Neurology
• Renal
• Respiratory

Application close: 18th Nov 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.