Specialist Consultant

Consultant Geriatrician – Geriatric & General Medicine

Location: Sale, Gippsland, VIC

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Salary: Competitive remuneration under the Victorian Medical Specialists Agreement

Start Date: Negotiable

About the Role

Join a progressive regional health service providing specialist Geriatric Medicine care across acute, subacute, rehabilitation and community settings. Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams delivering person-centred care to older patients while contributing to service development, education and clinical leadership. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment and inpatient care

• Acute, subacute and rehabilitation ward rounds

• Community and outpatient clinic services

• Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams

• Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees

• Quality improvement, governance and service development

Essential Criteria

• FRACP in Geriatric Medicine or substantially comparable qualification

• AHPRA registration or eligibility

• Experience in Geriatric and General Medicine

• Strong leadership, communication and teaching skills

• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits

• Diverse practice across hospital and community settings

• Professional development and teaching opportunities

• Supportive specialist and multidisciplinary team

• Modern facilities and strong clinical support

• Excellent work-life balance

Why Gippsland?

Enjoy affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to the Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach, wineries and national parks. Based in Sale, just over two hours from Melbourne, this region offers a relaxed lifestyle, outdoor adventure and a welcoming community while supporting a rewarding medical career.

Enquire today for further information or a detailed position description.

This hospital is located approximately 214 km east of Melbourne.

The hospital employs 1,200 staff within the surrounding towns and is committed to providing high-quality service and care. The hospital also has the capacity for between 50 and 99 beds and treats about 10,000 inpatients annually including and delivers more than 400 babies.

Location Information

Situated in the Gippsland region of Victoria, this area has an estimated urban population of 14,783.

Activities and features within the region:

• Relax at the precinct with its selection of cafes and restaurants
• Spend an afternoon off discovering Gippsland’s military history at the armed forces museum
• Hit the board walks and explore the grasses and red gum woodlands
• Wander through the tranquil ground of the 150-year old Botanical Gardens