Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee

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

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis until 06 February 2028.

The Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee is an integral member of the Infectious Diseases Unit, providing specialist consultative services to medical and surgical inpatients while supporting ambulatory and outpatient models of care. This accredited training position offers broad exposure to the full spectrum of infectious diseases practice, including complex inpatient management, Hospital in the Home services, outpatient clinics, public health activities and clinical research.

Working under the supervision of experienced Infectious Diseases physicians, the trainee contributes to high‑quality patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, medical education and quality improvement initiatives while progressing advanced specialist training through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Infectious Diseases Advanced Trainee is to:

• Provide specialist infectious diseases consultation and management advice for hospital inpatients, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supervising consultants.
• Participate in Infectious Diseases outpatient clinics and ambulatory care services, including Hospital in the Home programs, to support continuity of patient care.
• Contribute to infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship and public health activities, including management of notifiable conditions.
• Assist with the education, supervision and support of Basic Physician Trainees, junior medical staff and medical students.
• Participate in research, clinical trials, quality improvement projects and departmental activities that advance infectious diseases practice and patient outcomes.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical governance, patient safety and evidence‑based practice initiatives.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and current general registration with AHPRA.
• Registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as an Advanced Trainee, having successfully completed the Divisional Written and Clinical Examinations.
• Clinical competence appropriate to your level of postgraduate training, with sound diagnostic, decision‑making and patient management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, teaching and evidence‑based clinical practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Infectious Diseases within a regional health service.
• A strong interest in regional Infectious Diseases practice, public health, antimicrobial stewardship, research and service development (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.
• 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
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit email on MedicalWorkforceUnit@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.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. 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 

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: 23 September 2026

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 evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.