Hospital Medical Officer – Surgery HMO

Role Overview

Provide high‑quality person‑centred care within surgical clinical units, work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence‑based practice, ongoing learning, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver person‑centred care to all patients.
- Work closely with nurses, allied health and senior clinicians as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Use evidence‑based practice and current literature to conduct assessments and formulate management decisions.
- Communicate clearly with patients, respecting cultural, religious and gender differences.
- Recognise ethical complexity in medical practice and follow skilled and ethical codes.
- Provide comprehensive handover information, especially for very sick patients.
- Maintain punctuality and manage daily workload through effective prioritisation.

Rotation Opportunities

- General Surgery
- ENT, Cardiothoracics, Plastics, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Emergency and ICU
- Secondment and regional hospital rotations (Werribee Mercy, Swan Hill District Hospital, Warrnambool Base Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, RMH)

Qualifications & Requirements

- MBBS or equivalent.
- Provisional or general AHPRA registration.




- Current national criminal history check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- Full working rights within Australia.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn, develop skills and undertake early career rotations.

Appointment Details

Duration: 01 February 2026 – 06 February 2027 (extended contracts may be considered)

Classifications: HM12 – HM20 (pro rata for part‑time) – salary range $90,607.40 – $158,878.72.

What We Can Offer

- Culture of continuous improvement.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Salary packaging options.
- Support for a healthy work/life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access to extensive fitness facilities.
- Convenient CBD location, close to public transport and parking.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures and identities. Our values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence form the foundation of a safe welcoming workplace.

Closing Date

13 August :59pm

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📌 Hospital Medical Officer - Surgery (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne