Available from 9th November 2026. An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Hospital Medical Officer to join the Medical Services team at Portland District Health. In this role you will contribute to the overall performance of the Medical Services team in a manner consistent with PDH CARE goals to deliver person-centred, safe, effective and connected care to all patients. To provide high quality and comprehensive patient care at PDH by delivering care to medical and surgical inpatients. To consult and manager patients presenting at the PDH Urgent Care centre. The HMOs at Portland District Health work under supervision appropriate to their training, experience and qualifications.
About You
- Permanent Australian Residency
- Part 1 AMC passed with a preference for Part 2 completion
- Australian experience preferred
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification acceptable to AMC and registered with AHPRA
- Successful AMC completion (if applicable)
- Experience in Australian Healthcare system or comparable system
- Eligible for unrestricted AHPRA registration (no notations - excluding provisional/limited)
- Ability to manage common medical and surgical clinical emergency presentations on the ward or in our Urgent Care Centre
- Experience in self directed organisation of work to achieve agreed outcomes
- Comprehensive knowledge regarding delivery of medical services at a HMO level
- Awareness of medico-legal issues, clinical risk management clinical governance and relevant legislation
- Ability to work and contribute effectively to a team environment
- Highly developed organisational skills
About Us
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Relocation assistance available - conditions apply
The Region - Glenelg Shire
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Excellent South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park. Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
Applications close: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
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📌 HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICER - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE (Portland)
🏢 Portland District Health
📍 Portland
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