Job Description: Work for one of Australia's leading health service groups St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) – Fitzroy and St George's campuses
Friendly, dynamic and supportive team environment
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Locum Consultant Geriatrician(s) up to Full-Time – Commencing September 28th **** through to at least Jan 17th ****
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated, flexible Consultant Geriatrician or Geriatricians to work within the Department of Geriatric Medicine, deployed into a range of areas to support extended leave cover.
The commitment in terms of hours and duration will be negotiated by mutual agreement based on the availability of the successful applicant(s) and SVHM's service requirements.
While the existing need is through to January 17, ****, it is likely that service growth or other staffing needs will create an opportunity of greater duration.
As a successful applicant, you will become part of a dynamic team which works across clinical rotations in acute and subacute care, consultation in public and private hospitals, transition and residential care facilities, specialty clinics and home, virtual and community services.
You will be involved in the teaching of medical students from the University of Melbourne, junior medical and other staff, including participation in the supervision and mentoring of Advanced Trainees.
You will be expected to become involved in hospital activities, including committees and other quality improvement or research activities.
Classifications for this position will range depending on experience, according to the Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement ********* or its successor.
Given the short-term nature of the role, candidates with existing familiarity with St Vincent's and its systems are preferred.
A detailed position description is available and enquiries can be made to Dr Richard Kane, Clinical Director of Geriatric Medicine,



Home & Community Services via St George's Hospital *********) or ******.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Your Contribution
Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong clinical, safety and quality focus, excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to service development and improvement
Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia FRACP in Geriatric Medicine (or equivalent)
Driver's Licence
Member of ANZSGM (desirable)
Current National Criminal History check (or willing to obtain)
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Department of Geriatric Medicine
The Department of Geriatric Medicine provides excellent multidisciplinary care across the continuum from the emergency department, acute and subacute bed-based services through to transition and residential, ambulatory and home-based care.




Clinical services are based at St Vincent's Hospital in Fitzroy and St Georges Health Service (SGHS) in Kew and extend into our catchment community from both locations.
Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******.
Application
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Closing Date: 13 August *******:59pm
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, Current South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Locum Consultant Geriatrician (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne