General Medicine Advanced Trainee at austinheal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

177622.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Supervision, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Collaboration, Medical Diagnosis, Patient Flow Management, Clinical Rotation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Full time, fixed term opportunity Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026 $129,048 - $177,622 + salary packaging + super Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Department of General Medicine The Department of General Medicine provides services to in-patients and out-patients of Austin Health. The Department admits patients under the General Medicine bed card and provides outpatient services via outpatient clinics. Service is also provided to ambulatory patients in the Ambulatory Care Centre and in the Emergency Department. The Department also provides a consult service to other units within the hospital. The Department of General Medicine also serves as the training ground for junior doctors who are aspiring to Fellowship of the RACP and for Advanced Training in General Medicine. About the role The successful appointees will be rostered to undertake a variety of rotations such as General Medicine Registrar, Peri-Op Registrar, and Registrar in Sub-specialty Medicine e.g. Cardiology, Intensive Care, Renal, etc. Each of these rotations have specific requirements and specific position descriptions, and may be across the Austin and Northern Health campuses. There are also specific rotations at Mercy Hospital for Women, Bendigo Health and Broadmeadows. Every attempt is made to achieve flexible rosters and to meet specific requests is made, however, priority is given to ensure training requirements are met. Specific requests can be raised as part of the cover letter and/or at the job interview stage or can be discussed directly with the Director of Advanced Training (General Medicine) at Austin Health. A regular day will see you:    Supervision of Junior Medical Staff. Working in collaboration with the Director, Heads of Units and Unit Consultants to maintain patient flow and excellent quality of care for General Medicine in- and outpatients. Participate in hospital medical clinics as directed by the Director of the Department of General Medicine. Provide replacement services to in-patient and out-patient medical clinics as gaps in service arise at the direction of the Director of General Medicine. About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - (note - eligible applicants will be assisted through this process if not currently registered). Satisfactory completion of the FRACP Written Examination +/- the Clinical Examination and are eligible to progress to Provisional Advanced Training. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration. Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Nick Jones, Dir General Medicine at Nick.Jones@austin.org.au Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Thursday 1 October 2026

Responsibilities

Supervise junior medical staff and collaborate with consultants to maintain high-quality patient flow for general medicine in-patients and out-patients. Participate in hospital medical clinics and provide replacement services to fill gaps in medical clinic coverage.