**** Orthopaedic Senior Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)
Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.
Limited Term Full Time | 12 Month Appointment
Work across Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals
Ideal for Surgical Trainees interested in a career in Orthopaedic Surgery
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Join Eastern Health as a Senior HMO in Orthopaedics and gain comprehensive experience across inpatient care, outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and consultative services. These 12-month positions provide broad exposure to all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery and are ideally suited to doctors interested in pursuing Orthopaedic training.
Working within a supportive and closely supervised team, you will have opportunities to supervise junior medical staff, undertake registrar-level responsibilities under guidance, and contribute to teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental activities.



Eastern Health also actively supports involvement in research, audits, and publications to support professional and career development.
The position may involve rotations between Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals and includes participation in a roster with evening, weekend, and night shifts. A Victorian Driver's license (or equivalent) is a requirement for this position.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner, or eligibility for registration in Australia
Experience in the Australian Hospital System (highly desirable)
A Victorian Driver's license or equivalent
Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
A solid commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.



Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Contact Person: Tracy Waller
Contact Number: ************
Contact Email: ******
Job Posting End Date: 30 August ****
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on **************.
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📌 2027 Orthopaedic Senior Hospital Medical Officer (Hmo) (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne