OverviewAre you an Advanced Trainee seeking to broaden your expertise in Infectious Diseases within a leading regional health service?
Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is offering an exceptional training opportunity where you will gain exposure to the full spectrum of infectious diseases practice while contributing to high-quality patient care.This accredited position with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) supports fellowship requirements in Infectious Diseases Medicine.
You'll work across inpatient and outpatient settings, including Hospital in the Home, outpatient clinics, and infection prevention programs, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
This is a full-time fixed term position until 31 January 2027.At LRH, you'll be supported in your professional growth through research opportunities, clinical trials, teaching commitments, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.About the DepartmentThe Infectious Diseases Department is focused on providing quality care to the patients and wider community.
You will have opportunities to experience a broad range of clinical practices and caseloads, with more one-on-one time with supervising Consultants and a rich range of educational opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide consultative advice and management for medical and surgical inpatients requiring infectious diseases input, under supervision.Attend and manage outpatient clinics, developing and implementing patient care plans.Contribute to infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and Hospital in the Home services.Work collaboratively with the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit in managing notifiable conditions.Support teaching, supervision, and mentorship of junior doctors, Basic Physician Trainees, and medical students.About youIdeal candidates for this role will have:Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalentCurrent general registration with AHPRARegistration as an Advanced Trainee with the RACP (having completed Divisional Written & Clinical Exams)Completed and passed AMC Part 1 as a minimum (Part 2 is Desirable)BenefitsSalary packaging up to $9,000 per annumMeals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annumMultidisciplinary teamwork across the hospitalEncouragement for professional development and ongoing educationA range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activitiesFree access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing servicesAbout LRH and GippslandLocated in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health offers a balance between career and lifestyle, with easy access to Melbourne, beaches, mountains, and lakes.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services across a catchment of 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota.
LRH provides a broad range of services including cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation, with the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre offering medical and radiation oncology.
A $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024 enhanced maternity and paediatric facilities, ICU capacity, beds and theatres.How to applyJoin us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
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Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.Applications close: 2 October 2025.Explore all the outstanding things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page: / and take the next step in your career journey.Diversity and inclusionWe actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants.
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📌 Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee
🏢 Latrobe Regional Health
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