2026 hospital medical officer - general stream

Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparalleled opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

Monash Health's General Stream offers an unparalleled variety of rotations, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, and a broad selection of medical and surgical specialties. Whether you're gaining experience in a paediatric ward, working in our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, or rotating through one of our accredited emergency departments, you'll benefit from exposure that supports both Paediatrics and GP training pathways.

We're proud to foster a culture where Junior Doctors are heard and supported. Our dedicated General Stream Manager works closely with our Doctors to ensure access to rotations that align with their career goals. This personalised approach empowers our doctors to deliver outstanding care and achieve exceptional outcomes for patients.

At Monash Health, we're committed to training the next generation of Monash Doctors through high-quality education, strong clinical supervision, and a supportive environment that helps you thrive.

As a Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) in the General Stream, you'll deliver high-quality care across Monash Health's metropolitan and regional hospitals. You'll rotate through a variety of medical and surgical units, gaining broad clinical experience while participating in after‐hours, weekend, and on‐call rosters.

Working under the supervision of senior clinicians, you'll contribute to patient care, clinical handovers, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with opportunities to support and teach junior staff.

You must be prepared to meet the health service delivery needs, which will include undertaking rotation placements in both metropolitan and regional/rural hospitals, and participation in after‐hours, weekend and on‐call rosters. Contract lengths will vary but can be negotiated for a duration of up to 2 years. Contracts are flexible, with options available for up to two years, offering stability and career development in a supportive environment.

• Primary Medical Degree – MBBS
• Previous experience and completion of Internship
• Current Driver's Licence
• Hold General, Limited or Provisional AHPRA Medical Registration
• Applicants must meet a minimum AHPRA Supervision Level of 2
• Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.