Full Time | Head of Department | Relocation Support | Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Practice Exceptional Medicine. Enjoy an Exceptional Lifestyle.

Peninsula ERH is seeking a board-certified internist to lead our Internal Medicine service as Head of Department. You’ll join a purpose-built referral hospital with CT, a full endoscopy suite, and specialist and emergency teams under one roof.

Expect real clinical autonomy, a broad referral caseload, and the chance to establish the department and its team, all on the Mornington Peninsula, with Melbourne just over an hour away.

About Us
Peninsula ERH is one of Victoria's leading specialist and emergency referral hospitals, providing exceptional patient care to Melbourne's southeast and the Mornington Peninsula.

Our purpose-built hospital has been designed to support collaboration across specialties, allowing clinicians to deliver outstanding patient outcomes while enjoying a positive and supportive workplace culture.

At Peninsula ERH, we pride ourselves on combining advanced medicine with genuine teamwork. We believe the best patient outcomes come from clinicians who enjoy working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another every day.

Facilities

- Advanced Imaging: CT, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, and high-quality ultrasound units (including cardiac and abdominal capabilities)
- Endoscopy suite: Flexible and rigid endoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, and arthroscopy
- Purpose-Built Referral Hospital: Modern treatment and procedure areas, experienced nursing support and a collaborative approach to case management

About the Role
As Head of Department,



you'll manage a broad and compelling referral caseload as well as lead the Internal Medicine department. Our experienced emergency service covers after-hours care, so your weekends are your own, with only occasional phone guidance for your inpatients.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing referral medicine consultations and inpatient care
- Performing advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound and endoscopy
- Working collaboratively with surgery, emergency and referral clinicians
- Establishing and growing the Internal Medicine service under your leadership
- Contributing to continuing education and, as the service grows, mentoring interns and residents

This role offers significant clinical autonomy while providing the support of an experienced specialist team and excellent nursing staff.

Requirements

- Board-certified diplomate of the ACVIM or ECVIM-CA, or fellowship of the ANZCVS in Small Animal Medicine.
- Eligible for, or willing to pursue, registration in Victoria, with our support
- Driven by Peninsula ERH’s values of integrity, excellence, community, and genuine care

Why Join Us?

- Remuneration: Package reflects your experience, qualifications and leadership,



plus 12% employer superannuation/pension contributions
- Leave: Generous annual leave, study leave and paid parental leave
- CPD and study: CPD allowance and board exam support where applicable
- Flexibility: Shape the service around your style and the wider specialist team, with roster and team structure yours to build
- Relocation support: Dedicated immigration assistance throughout the visa process, relocation support tailored to individual and family circumstances, and guidance through the Australian veterinary registration process
- Wellbeing & Culture: Access to mental health and Employee Assistance Programs, employee benefits, and a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance
- Growth: Access to the wider VetPartners Specialty Network for mentorship, research collaboration, multidisciplinary specialist support and professional networking

Life on the Mornington Peninsula

Beaches, vineyards, farm gates and national park walks sit on your doorstep, with good local schools and a relaxed coastal pace. Melbourne’s CBD is just over an hour away, so you get the best of both.

Get in touch
Contact Dr Alex Fox at [email protected] for an informal conversation about the role, the team, remuneration and what relocating to Australia could look like for you.

Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital is part of the VetPartners Specialty network and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

Learn more about Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital at penvetreferral.com.au

📌 Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist - Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital (Shire of Mornington Peninsula)
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