Geriatrician

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you a Geriatrician and seeking a diverse role at a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Geriatrician to join our Medicine Division ongoing, part time basis. In this specialist role, you will provide high-quality clinical care to older patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, support the supervision and training of junior medical staff, and contribute to the ongoing development of LRH’s geriatric services. 

Working as part of our multidisciplinary Geriatrics team, you will play a pivotal role in developing patient-centred treatment plans, ensuring best practice care, and supporting our commitment to excellence in clinical service delivery. You will also actively participate in service planning, policy development, and clinical education, making a meaningful contribution to both patient outcomes and the growth of our specialist services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients in inpatient and outpatient geriatric services.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation to support communication, continuity of care, and legal requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior medical staff, fostering their professional growth and clinical competence.
• Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing, allied health, and community providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of treatment protocols, clinical guidelines, and service improvement initiatives.
• Participate in service planning, target setting, and resource allocation for geriatric services.
• Engage in professional development activities, stay informed on best-practice standards, and participate in research and quality improvement projects. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• MBBS or equivalent and current registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the care of older patients.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage respectfully and empathetically with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to person-centred care, quality improvement, and professional development.
• Flexibility and adaptability to organisational change and evolving service needs.
• Additional postgraduate education in public health, research, or management (desirable)

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

• Discounted gym & leisure services through Fitness Passport
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sophie Laurence – General Manager Medical Services, via email: Sophie.laurence@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 08th September 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for the current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au