Consultant Physician – General Medicine with Special InterestRegional Victoria | Approximately 2.5 Hours from Melbourne | Permanent | Specialist Year 1–9 Build your specialist career in General Medicine while developing your area of clinical interest in one of Victoria’s most attractive regional locations.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Physician – General Medicine to join an established and welcoming regional health service in Victoria.

This permanent opportunity would suit a General Physician with a special interest in areas such as Endocrinology, Diabetes, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Geriatric Medicine or another complementary subspecialty.
The role provides the opportunity to maintain a broad General Medicine practice while developing your specialist area of interest and contributing to the continued growth of medical services across the region.
The Opportunity You will join a collaborative Medical Services Division providing high-quality care across acute inpatient, ambulatory and community settings.
The position offers:

- A broad and varied General Medicine caseload.
- Opportunity to establish or expand a subspecialty service aligned with your interests.
- Participation in rapid-access and general medical clinics.
- Opportunities to contribute to Hospital in the Home services.
- Senior clinical input across the Medical Services Division.
- Supervision and mentoring of physician trainees, junior doctors and medical students.
- Participation in clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation.
- Potential progression into future clinical leadership positions.
- Support from experienced consultants and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

The successful physician will participate in the physician on-call roster, providing senior medical support to the Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit and inpatient services.
The Health Service This established subregional health service is a principal provider of acute, community and residential aged care services across a significant regional catchment.
The major hospital campus provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including:

- 24-hour Emergency Department.
- Critical Care and Coronary Care services.




- General medical and surgical inpatient units.
- Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine.
- Oncology services.
- Renal dialysis.
- Operating theatres and surgical services.
- Specialist outpatient clinics.
- Maternity, neonatal and paediatric services.
- Community rehabilitation.
- Hospital in the Home.

The Medical Services Division is supported by experienced Consultant Physicians, physician trainees, junior medical officers, nursing teams and a broad range of allied health professionals.
Develop Your Area of Special Interest A key attraction of this position is the opportunity to combine General Medicine with a complementary specialist interest.
Depending on your background and interests, there may be scope to develop services in areas including:

- Endocrinology and Diabetes.
- Respiratory Medicine.
- Cardiology.
- Geriatric Medicine.
- Other complementary areas of General Medicine.

This flexibility makes the position particularly attractive to physicians who want to maintain a diverse general medical practice while continuing to develop their specialist expertise.
Remuneration & Benefits

- Permanent specialist appointment.
- Specialist Year 1–9 opportunity.
- Competitive specialist remuneration.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- Professional development opportunities and support.
- Teaching and supervision opportunities.
- Potential future clinical leadership opportunities.
- Supportive consultant and multidisciplinary environment.

The Location – Regional Victoria Located approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne, this region offers an excellent balance between professional opportunity and lifestyle.
The area provides easy access to some of Victoria’s most popular natural attractions, including:

- Gippsland Lakes and extensive coastal waterways.
- Ninety Mile Beach.
- Alpine areas and national parks.
- Boating, fishing and water sports.
- Hiking and cycling.
- Local food,



wineries and regional produce.
- Quality schools and family-friendly communities.
- More affordable housing compared with metropolitan Melbourne.
- Shorter daily commutes and a relaxed regional lifestyle.

For physicians seeking genuine work–life balance without sacrificing clinical variety, professional development or career progression, this is an attractive alternative to metropolitan practice.
Essential Requirements Applicants must hold:

- Medical qualifications eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Strong communication, teamwork and clinical leadership skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care.
- Commitment to teaching, supervision and continuous professional improvement.

International Medical Graduates with appropriate specialist qualifications and RACP/AHPRA eligibility are encouraged to enquire.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Permanent General Medicine Consultant position.
- Approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne.
- Prospect to develop a specialist area of interest.
- Broad and varied General Medicine practice.
- Established regional health service.
- Comprehensive hospital and community services.
- Strong teaching and supervision opportunities.
- Salary packaging and professional development benefits.
- Potential pathway into future clinical leadership.
- Excellent access to Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and regional Victoria’s natural attractions.
- More affordable regional lifestyle and housing.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

Interested? If you are a General Physician seeking a permanent regional Victorian position where you can combine broad General Medicine with your specialist area of interest, we would welcome a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Sante Recruitment
With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.

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📌 Consultant Physician - General Medicine with Special Interest (Melbourne)
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