Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine - Staff Specialist at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

182.38

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Responsibility, Leadership, Patient Care, Telehealth Services, Outpatient Consultations, Inpatient Care, Geriatric Medicine, Team Collaboration, Community Care, Chronic Disease Management, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Allied Health Services, Assessment, Support Services, Education And Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Support for career progression and development An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting The Position Job Reference: 3381 Position Title: Consultant Physician in Geriatric MedicineClassification: HM33 – HM41 (Years 1 – 9) Salary per hour (ecx.super): $132.64 - 182.38Hours per fortnight: 76Employment Status: Ongoing Closing date: 21/12/2025 The Physician will have full clinical responsibility for their patients and is the clinical team leader who will support and guide health professional staff in respect to the treatment of patients under their care. This position may involve the provision of inpatient care, telehealth Geriatrician services to Geri-Connect patients, GEM at Home and in-person outpatient consultations. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities. The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care. The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment. The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines. The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings. In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact A/Prof Marc Budge on 03 5454 9212 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health Bendigo Health Careers Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Responsibilities

The Physician will have full clinical responsibility for their patients and will lead the clinical team, supporting health professional staff in patient treatment. This position may involve inpatient care, telehealth services, and outpatient consultations.