Career Medical Officer

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Bayside Health is offering a Career Medical Officer (CMO) role across the Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Wonthaggi, Cowes, and Leongatha campuses. This full-time fixed-term 12-month position involves 50/50 allocation between Wonthaggi ED and the regional ED/UCC network, with potential cross-campus shifts per service need.

You will assess and manage patients, supervise junior medical staff, and work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centred care while

Qualifications

• Medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia.
• Current medical registration.
• 2+ years as an emergency registrar or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of enrollment in Emergency Medicine certificate/diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care in ED and Urgent Care.
• Lead and supervise junior medical staff.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred care.
• Work across Bayside Health campuses as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

Paediatric resuscitation

Team collaboration

Education

Medical qualification recognised in Victoria

Current medical registration

Certificate/Diploma in Emergency Medicine or equivalent (enrolment intended)

Paediatric resuscitation training

Job description

• Career Medical Officer (CMO) Emergency Department & Urgent Care
• Full-Time Fixed Term 12 Month Duration 76 Hours Per Fortnight
• Wonthaggi Hospital, Leongatha Memorial Hospital & Phillip Island Community Hospital
• HM20- Medical Officer Year 6
• 250-310k per year dependent on experience
• Role Advertised 17th September 2026

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 Career Medical Officer (CMO) provides high-quality clinical care to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care Centre (UCC) across Bayside Health’s Wonthaggi, Cowes and Leongatha campuses.

Working under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director of Emergency Department, Consultant or Clinical Lead, the CMO is responsible for the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients, while contributing to the effective operation of the ED and UCC.

The CMO will also provide support, guidance and supervision to junior medical staff and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The role will be broken down into 50% Wonthaggi ED ND and the remaining 50% to be worked across the RCG ED & UCC’s. You may be required to work across alternative campuses in accordance with service needs.

Skills & Experience Required

• A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
• Current medical registration
• Demonstrated clinical skills, knowledge and experience being at least 2 years emergency registrar experience or equivalent
• Superior interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and communication skills
• Current medical indemnity insurance that covers procedures
• Evidence of enrolment or intention to enrol in a Certificate or Diploma of Emergency Medicine or equivalent
• Paediatric experience including resuscitation
• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders[GA3]

For any questions, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at **@basscoasthealth.org.au

The role ceases advertising on 15th October 2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

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.

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