Job Description
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Consultant Physician - General Medicine with special interest
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Excellent benefits, including salary packaging
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A team-oriented, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and professional development.
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Friendly and supportive team
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Career progression opportunities, including leadership roles, involvement in service development, and subspecialty expansion.
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About Us
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Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is the leading provider of health and residential aged care services in the Wellington Shire, serving a population of over 42,000 and offering specialist services to the East Gippsland region.
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Operating across Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield, CGHS provides a range of acute, aged care, and community health services, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, oncology, dialysis, and surgical services.
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Our Medical Services Division includes specialties such as ICU/CCU, cardiology, oncology, and respiratory medicine. The division is supported by experienced consultants, as well as junior medical staff, including physician trainees on rotation.
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About the Role
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The Consultant Physician will play a key role in providing senior medical leadership and support in General Medicine, focusing on high-quality, integrated care across both acute and community settings.
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Classification: Specialist Year (1–9) Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) Enterprise Agreement *********
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide clinical and professional leadership within the medical division, working collaboratively with other clinicians and the nurse unit managers.
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Arrange ongoing medical management in accordance with the best interests of the patient seeking advice from appropriate tertiary referral centres where indicated.
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Support the development of and participate in the on call Physician roster,



including providing after hours support to the Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit and inpatient units.
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Provide ambulatory consulting services in general medicine through CGH clinics or private practice as agreed. These may include, but not limited to:n
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Rapid access medical clinic
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General Medical clinics
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Diabetes and Endocrinology clinics
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Hospital In the Home Service
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Conduct clinics.
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Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and medical students.
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Contribute to clinical governance activities, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings.
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Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
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About You
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Mandatory Requirements
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Registered or registrable medical qualifications with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
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Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent qualifications suitable for an Area of Need appointment.
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Key Skills & Attributes
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Expertise in General Medicine within acute and community settings.
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Strong communication and leadership abilities.
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A commitment to patient-centred care, teaching, and continuous improvement.
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Experience managing complex medical needs, including chronic and acute conditions.
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What We Offer
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Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay.
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Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
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Supportive Work Environment: Inclusive and welcoming team culture.
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Well-being Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, staff parking, and more.
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Note: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate and a Working with Children Check.
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Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
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Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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At CGHS, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, safe, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

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