Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Officer

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 Orthopaedic HMO 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 Orthopaedic HMO to join our growing team on a full-time fixed basis.

The Orthopaedic HMO plays a vital role in delivery high-quality medical care across a broad range of clinical areas for orthopaedic cases. Working under supervision of Registrars, Consultants and Clinical Leads, the Orthopaedic HMO contributes to the ongoing assessment, management, and treatment of patients. This position provides an excellent opportunity to further develop clinical skills, gain exposure to diverse medical specialities, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a supportive and educational environment.

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

The role of the Orthopaedic HMO is:

• Assess, manage and document the clinical needs of patients under supervision, ensuring safe and evidence-based care.
• Conduct thorough patient histories, physical examinations and diagnostic assessment to support accurate clinical decision-making.
• Participate in patient management planning, including investigations, treatment and discharge processes.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification.
• Hold current general registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, with a sound understanding of medical procedures and patient management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

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 via email: 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: 20 November 2025

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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.