Job Description
Consultant / Specialist Physician – General Medicine
n Sub-regional leadership role | Teaching hospital | Coastal & alpine lifestyle
n If you're a Consultant Physician seeking meaningful clinical practice, professional respect, and a lifestyle that actually gives time back, this role delivers on all three.
n A lifestyle that works
n Located just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, this position offers the balance many metropolitan physicians are actively searching for.
n Your Downtime Could Include
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Boating or fishing on the Gippsland Lakes
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Long beach walks and coastal living
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**Hiking or skiing in the Victorian Alps**
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Short commutes, affordable housing, and more time with family
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Enjoy the satisfaction of senior clinical practice **without the burnout of city medicine**.
n Why this role stands out
n General Medicine sits at the heart of care delivery here. As a Consultant Physician, you'll practise **broad, high-quality medicine with real autonomy**, supported by strong multidisciplinary teams and modern facilities.
n Your Scope Will Include
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Acute General Medicine
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Ambulatory and rapid access clinics
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Outpatient services
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Hospital in the Home (HITH)
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Shared after-hours physician roster
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Teaching and mentoring junior doctors and medical students
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This is a role where **your clinical judgement matters**, your voice is respected, and your work makes a tangible difference to the community.
n A well-respected **teaching hospital**, delivering integrated services across **three campuses**, including acute, sub-acute, aged care, and community health.
n Facilities Include
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24/7 Emergency Department
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Critical Care and Neonatal Critical Care Units
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Operating theatres and day procedure unit
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Oncology and Dialysis services
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Strong allied health and community-based teams
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Affiliated with **Monash University**, the hospital offers excellent opportunities for **education, mentoring, and service development**.
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**FRACP (or equivalent)**
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Strong expertise in General Medicine
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Interest in leadership, teaching, and service improvement
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Collegial, patient-centred approach to care
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Competitive remuneration with **salary packaging**
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Adaptable practice mix across inpatient, ambulatory, and community care
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Supportive and experienced medical and nursing teams
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Leadership and career progression opportunities
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**Relocation and lifestyle support** (where applicable)
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📌 Consultant Physician - General Medicine With Special Interest (Sale)
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