Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician

Alumni Global; Sale; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Gippsland Health in Sale seeks an experienced Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician to provide specialist medical care across its integrated services, including the Specialist Dementia Care Unit and Emergency/Critical Care. You will lead clinical practice, support education and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for older people.

You will bring Fellowship with the RACGP or MRACGP equivalence, a strong commitment to person-centred care and a track record of

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or an appropriate College assessment of suitability for the position.
• Demonstrated expertise in geriatric and general medicine, including management of complex chronic disease and multiple comorbidities.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and specialist consultation across acute, subacute and community services.
• Experience coordinating care for older people with complex health needs.
• Commitment to medical education, clinical supervision and development of junior medical staff.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical support across General Medicine, ED and Critical Care Unit.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the Specialist Dementia Care Unit.
• Contribute to delivery of coordinated geriatric and general medical services across settings.
• Support evidence-based clinical practice and integrated care pathways.
• Engage in medical education, supervision and workforce development.
• Participate in quality improvement and service planning.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Medical education

Communication skills

Care coordination

Person-centred care

Quality improvement

Education

Primary medical qualification registered with the Medical Board of Australia

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Job description

Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician

Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician, Central Gippsland Health

Sale, Victoria | Specialist Medical Appointment

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a major provider of health and residential aged care services across the Wellington Shire, serving an immediate population of approximately 42,000 people and providing specialist services to the wider East Gippsland community.

Operating across Sale, Maffra and Heyfield, CGH delivers an integrated range of acute, subacute, rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community health services. Its facilities include more than 110 acute beds, approximately 180 residential aged care beds, a 24-hour Emergency Department, critical care services, operating theatres and specialist clinical services.

Guided by its values of social justice, honesty, quality, caring and respect, CGH is committed to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred healthcare that responds to the evolving needs of its communities.

About the Role

Central Gippsland Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician to provide specialist clinical expertise, professional leadership and high-quality medical care across its integrated health services.

Reporting to the Head of Unit, the Staff Specialist Consultant Geriatrician will provide senior medical support across General Medicine, the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, while holding responsibility for the clinical leadership and oversight of the Specialist Dementia Care Unit.

This position presents an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of coordinated geriatric and general medical services, supporting patients with complex and chronic health conditions across acute, subacute, residential and community settings.

Working collaboratively with medical specialists, nursing leaders, allied health professionals and community partners, you will support evidence-based clinical practice, integrated care pathways and improved patient outcomes.

You will also play an important role in clinical education, medical workforce development, quality improvement and service planning, contributing to the ongoing capability and sustainability of healthcare services across Central Gippsland.

About You

You are an accomplished specialist physician with expertise in geriatric medicine, a strong commitment to person-centred care and the ability to provide effective clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

You bring sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to managing complex patient needs. You are committed to clinical excellence, continuous improvement and the professional development of colleagues.

You will have:

A primary medical qualification registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or an appropriate College assessment of suitability for the position.

Demonstrated expertise in geriatric and general medicine, including the management of complex chronic disease and patients with multiple comorbidities.

The ability to provide clinical leadership and specialist consultation across acute, subacute and community-based services.

Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams and coordinating care for older people with complex health needs.

A commitment to medical education, clinical supervision and the development of junior medical staff.

Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to patients and families.

Importantly, you will be a values-driven clinician who can combine specialist medical expertise with a commitment to collaborative practice, service improvement and high-quality care for older people.

Why Join Central Gippsland Health?

Make a Meaningful Clinical Impact – Deliver specialist care that supports the health, independence and wellbeing of older people across Central Gippsland.

Lead Specialist Dementia Care – Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the Specialist Dementia Care Unit.

Work Across Integrated Health Services – Contribute to coordinated care spanning hospital, rehabilitation, residential aged care and community settings.

Support the Next Generation of Clinicians – Participate in medical education, supervision and professional development.

Influence Service Development – Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing development of regional healthcare services.

Enjoy a Regional Lifestyle – Build your career in Sale, with access to the communities and natural environment of Gippsland.