General & Surgical HMO3+ | Term 4 (Commencing November 2026)

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor and Shadowing program

Access to discovery days

Study and professional development

Friendly & supportive teams

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance program

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Private Health Insurance offers

Digital upskilling (Excel/Power BI)

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne is seeking HMO3+ doctors for a four-month fixed-term term starting November 2026. These General and Surgical HMO roles offer hands-on clinical exposure across Emergency Medicine, Surgery, General Medicine and General Practice, with strong supervision and structured education to support your development.

You will gain experience across diverse specialties, develop decision-making, procedural skills and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Completion of PGY2 and eligibility to commence work at HMO3 level or higher.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across emergency, surgery, general medicine and general practice.
• Provide hands-on clinical exposure with dedicated support.
• Develop clinical decision-making and procedural skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Work under supervision within a structured medical education program.
• Contribute to safe, high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Medical degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

General & Surgical HMO3+ | Term 4 (November 2026 - February 2027)

• Full Time Fixed-Term | 4-Month Contract.
• Ideal for PGY3+ doctors seeking to broaden their clinical experience before their next career step.
• Broaden your experience. Build your confidence. Shape your future.

About the role

Take the next step in your career with Eastern Health. We are seeking HMO3+ doctors to join our team for Term 4, commencing November 2026.

Whether you're pursuing Emergency Medicine, Surgery, General Practice or General Medicine, or seeking full-time employment between training years, our General and Surgical HMO opportunities offer valuable clinical exposure, hands- on learning and dedicated support to help shape your career.

You’ll gain experience across diverse specialties and complex clinical presentations, with opportunities to develop your:

• Clinical decision-making and judgement
• Procedural and operative skills
• Patient assessment and management
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and communication

You will be supported by experienced supervisors, structured education programs, and dedicated medical and surgical education leaders within a collaborative environment that values learning, development and wellbeing.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Completion of PGY2 and eligibility to commence work at HMO3 level or higher
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

Contact Person: Tracy Waller

Contact Number: 03 9895 3***

Contact Email: **********@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 2 October 2026

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day