Gastroenterologist

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health in Victoria is seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to deliver safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient services, with a 24.85 sessional hours per week commitment.

The role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, teaching junior medical staff, and contributing to service development, quality improvement, and on-call rosters within a supportive regional gastroenterology service.

Qualifications

• FRACP registration with AHPRA.
• Specialization in Gastroenterology with further qualification.
• Experience in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care, including direct inpatient management, internal referrals, clinic services, and participation in the consultant on-call roster.
• Liaise with the Emergency Department to ensure timely access to care; lead ward management, discharge planning, and documentation.
• Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and organisational policies; contribute to quality improvement and review processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior medical staff, and foster collaboration and respectful communication.

Skills

FRACP Registration

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Education

FRACP (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians)

Job description

Join Barwon Health’s leading regional Gastroenterology service. Shape service development while delivering high-quality patient care. Temporary Part Time opportunity available from February 2027 (Long Service Leave).

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to take up ongoing 24.85 sessional hours. The role of our Gastroenterologists is to ensure the delivery of safe, patient centred, evidence-based and efficient care for Gastroenterology patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care, including direct inpatient management, internal referrals, clinic services, and participation in the consultant on-call roster
• Liaise with the Emergency Department to ensure timely access to care; lead effective ward management, criteria-led discharge, discharge planning, and completion of discharge documentation
• Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and organisational policies; contribute to quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and complaint resolution processes
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, allocate clinical responsibilities, supervise and educate junior medical staff, and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and respect

What we’re looking for

• Physician (FRACP or equivalent) with registration by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Further qualification in Gastroenterology
• Possess a genuine interest in supporting the development and refinement of the Gastroenterology service to meet the needs of the patient and their family, and the broader community
• Experienced in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please.

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

For further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)