Fractional Staff Specialist - Respiratory Physician

Grampians Health; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grampians Health Ballarat seeks a Respiratory Medicine Physician to provide maternity leave cover at 8.1 hours per week (0.21 EFT averaged). The role involves RALLC participation, bronchoscopy services, triage, and attendance at MDTs as outlined in the Position Description.

You will supervise trainees and contribute to regional education and service delivery. The successful applicant will have Respiratory credentials (FRACP or equivalent) with AHPRA registration or eligibility, and experience in

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a physician and specialist, or eligible to apply.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent in Respiratory ( Sleep Medicine is highly desirable ).

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity leave cover as Respiratory Physician (8.1 hours per week / 0.21 EFT).
• Participate in the Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic (RALLC) and bronchoscopy services.
• Conduct patient triage and attend relevant multidisciplinary and clinical meetings as described in the Position Description.
• Provide supervision and support to trainees (Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, plus Basic Physician Trainee).
• Contribute to education and professional development across interns, HMOs and registrars.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Sleep Medicine interest

Bronchoscopy experience

Education

FRACP or equivalent in Respiratory

AHPRA registration or eligible

Tools

Bronchoscopy

Sleep Medicine expertise

Job description

Respiratory Senior Specialist General & Sub Speciality Medicine Department Maternity leave replacement – Fixed term 12/10/26 – 31/1/27 8.1 Hours per week (averaged) 0.21 EFT Applications Close: COB Friday 18 September 2026

Grampians Health Ballarat is seeking a Respiratory Medicine Physician to provide maternity leave cover at 8.1 hours per week (0.21 EFT averaged). The role includes participation in the Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic (RALLC), bronchoscopy services, patient triage, and attendance at relevant multidisciplinary and clinical meetings as outlined in the Position Description. The successful applicant will also provide clinical supervision and support to an Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, appointed through the Victorian PMCV match process, as well as a Basic Physician Trainee. You will be a suitably qualified and experienced Respiratory Physician, with experience in Sleep Medicine being highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major regional tertiary referral service while supporting the ongoing education and professional development of Interns, HMOs, Registrars, and Physician Trainees. As a Consultant Physician, you will be expected to practise within your scope of clinical expertise and comply with the requirements of the Grampians Health Credentialing Committee. The position reports directly to the Clinical Director of Medical Services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing regional health service committed to delivering high-quality patient care, teaching, and specialist training.

General Medicine & Speciality Team

The General Medicine & Speciality Teams at Grampians Health are an integral part of Internal Medicine and sits within the Hospitals Directorate. The General Medical and Specialty Units has approximately 120 inpatients each day across two campuses with seven general medical units. The Internal Medicine Service provides general medicine that also oversees gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, rheumatology, perioperative and obstetric medicine. In addition, there are independent neurology, nephrology, oncology, haematology and cardiology units providing a weekday and on-call service. General Medicine is also well supported by geriatrics, palliative care and rehabilitation services as well as a hospital-in-the-home service that functions across our campuses.

The Requirements

• AHPRA registration as a physician and specialist, or eligible to apply for such.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent in Respiratory (and preferably Sleep Medicine).

Location

• Ballarat is one of Victoria’s largest fastest growing inland centres and dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020
• A regional city that offers first class schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
• Melbourne city centre and Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport is approximately 1 hour from Ballarat with easy access to Geelong, Bendigo and the Western districts and Grampians National Park. Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Ballarat Region

Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent. Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.