The Role:
Consultant/Specialist Geriatrician (Community Geriatrician)
Shape the Future of Geriatric Care in a Supportive & Innovative Health Service
Your opportunity to be part of a progressive, patient-focused health service making a real impact in geriatric care.
Surrounded by citrus groves and vineyards, offering endless sunshine, great food/wine, and lots of outdoor fun…………………Attractive Salary package.
- Affordable living
- ONLY 1 hour flight from Melbourne and a 4-hour drive from Adelaide
- NO traffic – short commute times
- Relocation assistance and support to settle into the vibrant community.
- A lifestyle rich in natural beauty, with easy access to the Murray River, local wineries, and a relaxed regional lifestyle.
- Well connected - access to Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide via direct flights from the regional airport
- Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild winters
- Opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and riverside picnics. Nearby national parks provide great hiking and camping options.
- Salary package up to $440,000
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Specialist Geriatrician to play a key role in enhancing community-based geriatric care. This position offers a unique blend of inpatient, outpatient, and remote care, supporting elderly patients through transitional care programs, acute inpatient services, and community-based initiatives such as GEM, GEM@Home, RITH, and HITH.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with General Practitioners, multidisciplinary teams, and fellow specialists to ensure elderly patients receive the highest standard of care. You will also contribute to the hospital's training programs, supporting junior doctors and medical students.
Innovative Geriatric Care Model – Help define and develop a progressive community geriatrics service.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle while working in a supportive and flexible environment.
Collaborative Team – Work alongside two resident geriatricians and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Career Development & Training – Be involved in teaching, research, and clinical leadership while contributing to an accredited training program.
Beautiful Regional Location –a vibrant city on the Murray River, offering a great climate, affordable living, and a strong community spirit.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert geriatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
Work closely with GPs and allied health professionals to optimise patient care.
Deliver geriatric assessments and case management for elderly patients.
Support transitional care programs such as GEM, GEM@Home, and HITH.
Participate in teaching, training, and research initiatives within the hospital.
Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional development.
About You:
Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or eligibility to obtain it).
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine (or equivalent).
Proven experience in geriatric medicine with a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across disciplines.
A passion for innovation and service improvement in geriatric healthcare.
The Hospital:
172 bed, modern facility, and tertiary teaching hospital. The hospital assists a catchment population of up to 100,000 and provides several Acute Services including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, Intensive Care, Mental Health and Paediatrics.
How to Apply:
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at nickiw@ccjobs.com.au.
For more information and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki on 0401010048