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 ******* 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.
Opportunity 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 strong continuity of care and a truly collaborative working setting between GPs, midwives, and nursing staff.

📌 Gpo/Obstetrician (Victoria)
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