Geriatrician – South Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

Atticus Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contractor arrangements

Referral network from GP

Job summary

Atticus Health in Melbourne is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join our growing aged care team, covering residents in South Eastern Melbourne. The role offers both part‑time and full‑time contractor arrangements with the option to conduct private clinic sessions.

You will provide specialist geriatric assessments, care planning and reviews, collaborating closely with GPs, nurses and allied health. The position emphasizes autonomy, continuity of care and a human‑centred approach to improving

Qualifications

• Provide specialist geriatric assessments, care planning and reviews for residents in aged care facilities.
• Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, allied health and care teams.
• Opportunity to run private clinic sessions if desired.
• Commitment to person-centered, autonomy-driven care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist geriatric assessments, care planning and reviews for residents in aged care facilities.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and allied health and care teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Offer optional clinic sessions and contribute to evolving models of geriatric care.
• Support autonomy, continuity of care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Geriatrics

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Team collaboration

Telehealth

Job description

South Eastern Melbourne VIC | Specialist Geriatrician | Contractor | Part‑Time or Full‑Time

Atticus Health is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join our growing aged care team, providing specialist geriatric care to residents in multiple residential aged care facilities in South Eastern Melbourne. This role suits a Consultant Geriatrician (or Advanced Trainee nearing completion) who is passionate about improving the lives of older Australians and enjoys working in residential aged care, with optional private clinic sessions available.

If you want to work with an organisation that leads with heart and is reshaping how aged care is delivered in Australia, we would love to hear from you.

Why join Atticus Health?

At Atticus Health, we believe great healthcare begins with great humanity. Founded by doctors, our organisation is committed to delivering care that is personal, proactive, and deeply respectful of the people we serve.

Our dedication to innovation and excellence in aged care has been recognised nationally:

• 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards Finalist – Aged Care
• 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards Finalist – Championing Health

We are actively integrating health and home care services to create a better ageing experience for older people on the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. As part of our team, you will help shape the future of geriatric and aged care services in Australia.

About The Consultant Geriatrician Role

• Provide specialist geriatric assessments, care planning and reviews for residents in residential aged care facilities on the Mornington Peninsula
• Collaborate closely with our experienced GPs, nurses, allied health and care teams
• Have the option to run clinic sessions at Atticus Health medical clinics if desired
• Contribute to evolving, integrated models of aged and geriatric care

This position is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, continuity of care and meaningful work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible part‑time or full‑time contractor arrangements
• Immediate and steady referral stream from our established GP network
• Strong administrative and coordination support so you can focus on clinical care
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative models of geriatric and aged care

About You

We are seeking a Geriatrician (or Advanced Trainee nearing completion) who values connection, compassion and high‑quality care. You bring:

• A caring, patient‑centred approach to older people and their families
• Flexibility, adaptability and strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and clinical documentation
• Confidence using digital health systems and telehealth where appropriate
• Mandarin‑speaking clinicians are encouraged to apply (not essential)

We look forward to welcoming a Geriatrician who shares our commitment to meaningful, human‑centred care for older Australians.

Job Category: Health Care

Job Type: Contractor

Job Location: Melbourne