- Employment status and hours: Locum Respiratory Consultant
- Located in: Peninsula University Hospital
- Classification: Specialist Year 1 – Year 9.

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The department of respiratory medicine comprises sessional medical specialists, advance trainees in respiratory medicine, basic physician trainees and HMOs. We provide clinical care for all respiratory conditions including non-invasive ventilation or refer to super-specialist services (eg cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension) where appropriate.

We offer comprehensive lung function and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing and overnight polysomnography with laboratories staffed by high quality and committed scientists.

We provide diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy services.

We are supported by high quality diagnostic and interventional radiological services.

The position is for a casual / locum respiratory physician.

Key responsibilities may include provision of ward service and out-patient consulting services as per the Position Description.





Skills & Experience Required

Essential Criteria #1 Registerable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration

Essential Criteria #2 FRACP with Subspecialty Recognition in Respiratory Medicine

Desirable Criteria #1 FRACP with Subspecialty Recognition in Sleep Medicine

Desirable Criteria #2 Up to date skills in interventional bronchoscopy – including linear and radial EBUS, transbronchial biopsy, and cryobiopsy.

- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 1st October 2026

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a secure and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

*Please refer to Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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