General Hospital Medical Officer

Bayside Health; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Bayside Health in Leongatha is seeking a General Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role across weekday and weekend shifts. The position supports inpatient care in acute medical and surgical wards under supervision, with 38 hours per week and rotating AM/PM shifts, including overnight on-call duties.

Candidates must hold MBBS, AHPRA registration, AMC exams, and be eligible for PGY2 or above, with recency of practice in Australia and checks completed.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner
• AMC written and oral exams completed
• PGY2 or above
• Current Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Seasonal influenza vaccination for healthcare workers

Responsibilities

• Rostered to acute medical and surgical wards with supervision.
• Assist daily management of admitted patients.
• Work 38 hours per week with rotating AM/PM shifts and on-call.
• Periodically rotate to other regional Care Group sites as required.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA

Completed Australian Medical Council written and oral examination

PGY2 or above

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers

Job description

• General Hospital Medical Officer, Fixed Term, 12 Months from 1/2/2027 Full-Time 76 Hours Per Fortnight,
• Leongatha Memorial Hospital
• HM12 Dependant on Experience

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

This position entails weekday and weekend shifts. This will include day shifts, evening shifts and weekend shifts. The departments that the HMO may be rostered to work in include the acute ward medical and surgical, including surgical assisting. The position may also require periodic rotation and/or attendance at other Regional Care Group sites as directed to support service delivery needs.

The HMO assists the daily management of patients admitted to the inpatient unit under the supervision of the Senior Medical Officer.

It is recognised that a HMO may have limited practical experience, confidence and expertise. As a consequence, performance is closely supervised and monitored to ensure the doctor is entrusted with the responsibilities commensurate with capabilities. VMOs and GPs are primarily responsible for supervising the HMO who should actively seek their advice.

The HMO will be rostered to work 38 hours per week with rotating AM and PM shifts over seven days, according to ward rostering requirements. Plus, overnight on-call duties as surgical assistant as required.

Position Description:

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/BH_Position_Description_Hospital_Medical_Officer_%28HMO%29_%28IMG%29.pdf

Skills & Experience Required

MBBS or equivalent

Registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA

Completed Australian Medical Council written and oral examination

PGY2 or above

A current Police Check and within 12 months of the date of issue

Current Working with Children Check

Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions

Good interpersonal skills

Recency of practice in Australia

Ability to work as an effective member in a team environment

Good written and verbal communication skills

• 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

Next Steps

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

The role ceases advertising on 6/11/2026.

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