Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 7406
Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
Join a growing, dedicated multidisciplinary team in a supported work environment
Appealing temporary sessional hours available hours per fortnight) - Parental Leave Relief
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to take up temporary sessional hours (parental leave cover) from early March 2026 until late June 2026. The role of our Gastroenterologists is to ensure the delivery of safe, patient centred, evidence-based and efficient care for Gastroenterology patients.
The Gastroenterology Service offered at Barwon Health has seen substantial growth in recent years with the addition of a number of new outpatient clinics including IBD, Endoscopy and Chronic Liver Disease. The service has also expanded its general outpatient clinics to continue to meet the needs of our growing Barwon Southwest population.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery: Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care, including direct inpatient management, internal referrals, clinic services, and participation in the consultant on-call roster.
Patient Flow & Discharge Management: Liaise with the Emergency Department to ensure timely access to care; lead effective ward management, criteria-led discharge, discharge planning, and completion of discharge documentation.
Safety, Quality & Governance: Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and organisational policies; contribute to quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and complaint resolution processes.
Clinical Leadership & Teamwork: Lead multidisciplinary teams, allocate clinical responsibilities, supervise junior medical staff, and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and respect.
Education, Training & Supervision: Support and educate junior doctors and trainees through supervision, teaching sessions, performance feedback, and examination preparation.
Research, Development & Professional Responsibilities: Participate in audit, research, and scholarly activity; utilise clinical support time to advance unit objectives; engage in professional development and mandatory training
What We're Looking For
Physician (FRACP or equivalent) with registration by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Further qualification in Gastroenterology
Possess a genuine interest in supporting the development and refinement of the Gastroenterology service to meet the needs of the patient and their family, and the broader community.
Experienced in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional Information
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All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Lauren Beswick
Email:
Application closing date: 24th February 2026
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.