An excellent opportunity is available for PGY3+ doctors to consolidate their clinical skills through a broad and well-supported general hospital medical officer programme in regional Victoria.
This 12-month position offers varied clinical exposure, structured supervision and access to education and professional development.
Doctors will normally complete four 13-week rotations across a range of medical, surgical, emergency and specialty services.
Fixed term, 1 February ****** February ****
Potential Clinical Rotations Rotations may include:
Emergency Medicine
General Medicine
General Surgery
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Rehabilitation Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine—part-time rotation only
Leave Relief
Some rotations may be undertaken at affiliated regional health services, providing exposure to different clinical environments, communities and patient populations.
Allocation of rotations will be subject to service requirements and availability, with every effort made to provide a varied and rewarding programme.
The Programme
The PGY3+ General Stream programme is designed to help doctors:
Consolidate their assessment and clinical management skills
Gain experience across a diverse range of specialties
Develop greater confidence and professional independence
Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Prepare for future vocational training and career pathways
Gain experience within both major regional and smaller community health settings
Successful doctors will work within a modern healthcare environment offering comprehensive acute, medical, surgical, mental health, critical care, cancer, women's and children's services.
Essential Requirements Applicants must:




Hold an MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
Meet the requirements for appointment at PGY3 level or above
Hold, or be eligible to hold, appropriate medical registration in Australia
Possess full and unrestricted Australian working rights
Demonstrate effective clinical, communication and teamwork skills
Provide evidence of the required immunisation history before commencing employment
Please note that employer-sponsored visas are not available for this position.
Benefits
The appointment offers:
Strong clinical supervision and support
Excellent exposure across multiple specialties
Structured teaching and learning opportunities
Support for career progression and professional development
Full-time and part-time employment options
Potential job-share arrangements
Salary packaging and staff wellbeing benefits
Flexible working arrangements, where operationally appropriate
Access to contemporary clinical facilities and services
Living and Working in Bendigo
Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities and provides an attractive combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
The city offers excellent schools, tertiary education, shopping, cultural and sporting facilities, restaurants, parks, walking trails and nearby wineries.
It is an ideal location for doctors seeking broad clinical experience while enjoying a more affordable and relaxed regional lifestyle.
Apply Now
Doctors who meet the PGY3+ eligibility requirements and hold full Australian working rights are invited to apply.
Please submit an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications, medical registration, clinical experience and current working-rights status.

📌 Hospital Medical Officer - General Stream (Pgy3+) (Bendigo)
🏢 Odyssey Recruitment
📍 Bendigo