Gastroenterologist

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Working with Children Check

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to provide ongoing 24.85 sessional hours, delivering safe, patient‑centred, evidence‑based GI care. You will manage inpatients and outpatients, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement and discharge planning.

The role requires FRACP or equivalent with AHPRA registration, plus further Gastroenterology qualifications and experience in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology.

Qualifications

• FRACP or equivalent registration with AHPRA is required.
• Further qualification in Gastroenterology is preferred.
• Experience in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care, including management and clinic services.
• Collaborate with Emergency Department to ensure timely access and manage ward processes.
• Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and participate in quality improvement and discharge planning.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff, and foster collaboration and respect.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education

FRACP or equivalent registration with AHPRA

Further qualification in Gastroenterology

Job description

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

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
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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.