Consultant Geriatrician

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Consultant Geriatrician

Make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.

Join Central Gippsland Health (CGH) as a Consultant Geriatrician and become part of a collaborative specialist team delivering high-quality care across inpatient, rehabilitation and community settings. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career with a health service that values clinical excellence, innovation and work-life balance.

Why join Central Gippsland Health?

• Attractive remuneration under the Victorian Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement (Specialist Years 1–9)
• Excellent salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
• Diverse and rewarding clinical practice across acute, subacute and community care
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and collegial medical workforce
• Opportunities to teach and mentor junior doctors and trainees
• Modern facilities and strong specialist support services
• Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of beautiful Gippsland, with easy access to beaches, lakes, national parks and Melbourne

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health is the major provider of acute, aged care and community health services across the Wellington Shire, caring for a local population of more than 42,000 people while providing specialist services throughout East Gippsland.

Our services include:

• More than 110 acute beds
• Approximately 180 residential aged care beds
• Rehabilitation and community health services
• A 24/7 Emergency Department
• Intensive Care and Coronary Care Unit
• Operating theatres and Day Procedure Unit
• Oncology and Renal Dialysis services
• Home-based care and outpatient services

Our Medical Services Division includes General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Cardiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Oncology and Renal Services. The hospital also supports Interns and Physician Trainees through strong education and supervision programs.

About the Role

As Consultant Geriatrician, you will provide specialist clinical leadership in Geriatric Medicine while contributing to General Medicine and supporting care across rehabilitation, subacute and community services.

Working closely with fellow Physicians and multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver patient-centred care that promotes healthy ageing, independence and coordinated care across the patient journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive inpatient geriatric assessment and management
• Ward rounds across acute and subacute services
• Rehabilitation in the Home and Better at Home patient reviews
• Community Hospital subacute patient care
• Specialist outpatient clinics
• Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
• Participation in quality improvement, clinical governance and service development

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the RACP
• Applicants assessed by the RACP as substantially or partially comparable, including those suitable for an Area of Need appointment, are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated experience in General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine within an acute hospital environment
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication, leadership and teaching skills

What We Offer

At CGH, we invest in our people and provide a supportive workplace where you can thrive professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site staff parking
• Professional development opportunities
• A culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Excellent work-life balance in one of Victoria's most liveable regional communities

Apply Now

To apply, please submit:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the mandatory selection criteria outlined in the Position Description

For the Position Description and full application details, please visit the Central Gippsland Health Careers website.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Central Gippsland Health is committed to creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.

About Sale

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

 Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.

CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

 CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.