Senior Medical Officer - General Practice

An Eastern VIC hospital requires a Senior Medical Officer in General Practice. Fairly urgent - Tuesday 2nd of June - 1 x 24-hour on call block. Compensation ranges from $2,500 to $3,000 per on call block.

About the role

- Provide holistic obstetric and neonatal care in a supportive rural environment.
- Manage approximately 150-200 births per year.
- Deliver comprehensive care where no on-site paediatrician is available; candidates must be comfortable and proficient in managing both well and unwell neonates.
- Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to safe, high-quality rural maternity care.

Requirements

- Current registration and experience as a GPO/Obstetrician with recent clinical practice.
- PROMPT (obstetric emergency training) or equivalent completed within the last 12 months.
- Level 3 FSEP certification current within 12 months.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NNR) certification current within 12 months.




- Advanced procedural skills and confidence working independently in a rural setting (evidence of completion & results required prior to confirmation of booking).

Why join us

- Supportive small-town environment and close-knit medical team.
- Meaningful work with continuity of care from pregnancy through to newborn.
- Chance to make a genuine difference in a regional community.

Additional information

- Local VIC doctor preferred - mileage and accommodation provided.
- 24-hour shifts.
- Our small, supportive service is based in the heart of South Gippsland - a welcoming region known for its coastal beauty, rolling farmland, and community spirit. The maternity unit is staffed by a team of two midwives rostered each AM and PM shift, with one midwife on call overnight to support deliveries. This model fosters robust continuity of care and a truly collaborative working environment between GPs, midwives, and nursing staff.

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