Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: VG/BRHS/MS/188053
Located at the gateway to the Lakes and Wilderness region, and an easy three hour drive from Melbourne, you can enjoy easy access to the Gippsland lakes and beaches, national parks and the snowfields. Fantastic lifestyle options are available combined with the opportunity to rapidly progress your knowledge and Medical career.
BRHS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical officer looking to join our expanding medical workforce. As one of three Surgical Registrars, you will gain significant skills and experience working in a rural setting, by delivering high-quality and locally appropriate medical care to consumers of BRHS, under the supervision and direction of our Consultant General Surgeons
As the largest healthcare provider in East Gippsland, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) supports a rapidly growing population, offering a board spectrum of care, to the local and wider communities. The BRHS Medical Services directorate encompasses the clinical areas of Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sub-Acute or Rehabilitation Medicine, Surgery, support services including Pharmacy, Medical Imaging and Pathology as well as a Medical Workforce Administration team
The Surgical team run theatre, surgical inpatient management, pre-admissions, and outpatient consultations. The Perioperative Suite includes two operating theatres, recovery room, pre admission clinic and a day procedure unit. Local and visiting specialists provide a range of services including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, endoscopy and dental. Local General Practitioner Anaesthetists (GPAs) provide anaesthetic services
All applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent)
* General Registration or eligible for Provisional Registration
* Minimum AHPRA level 3 supervision for International Medical Graduates
* If an international candidate, Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required prior commencement
* Minimum 3 years of postgraduate experience in clinical medicine, including minimum 12 months surgical experience/ surgical HMO year in Australia or equivalent overseas
* AMC parts 1 & 2 passed (if applicable – for candidates on Standard pathway)
* Competence in advanced life support techniques.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy:
* Gaining great experience in rural health practice and rapidly expanding your knowledge and skill level
* Caring for a broad range of patient presentations including both low and high acuity patients
* A leadership role mentoring Surgical Interns and Hospital Medical Officers
* Strong links to the Monash University School of Rural Health- located at the BRHS campus
* Fantastic work/life balance near the stunning Gippsland Lakes
The successful applicants will also receive the following organizational benefits
* An attractive remuneration package dependent on skills, qualifications and experience commencing at $125,900 per annum
* Generous professional development support
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with free on-site psychologist appointments
* Visa sponsorship available for suitable international candidates
* Accommodation support for an initial 6 weeks is offered
For more information contact: Imogen Kelly, Medical Workforce Unit Manager on
An application closing date does not currently apply to this vacancy. Eligible candidates will be interviewed as applications are received and the position will close once vacancy is filled
Applications are to include a covering letter, resume (including two professional referees) and response to the key selection criteria to be submitted online by selecting "Apply Now"This role offers a great opportunity to complete your training as part of a small team of highly skilled professionals
Applications close Friday 31 October 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 August 2025