Job Description

• Rewarding work environment with excellent support from Senior Registrars and Physicians.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Pro-active and supportive leadership

Thank you for your interest in the BPT1 position at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) for 2027.

Important Information

• SVHM has entered into the BPT1 Match process and these positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). The rules for BPT1 eligibility and matching to all the hospitals in Victoria are governed by PMCV in conjunction with the Victorian Government funding body, Department of Health.
• To be eligible for an BPT1 position in Victoria you must have completed PGY1(Internship) or worked as a medical professional for 1 year and have current general medical registration in Australian by commencement of the 2026 clinical year. Refer to PMCV guidelines and website for full details. PMCV Match information
• The Referee Assessment process is managed via the PMCV website.
• Candidates are required to register with PMCV for the BPT1 Match process.

About the Role

SVHM has an outstanding reputation as a leading health service for Basic Physician Training (BPT). As a BPT, you will have exposure to a wide range of general and specialty medicine areas, along with solid mentorship and structured educational support, including bespoke tutorials and lectures. Clinical rotations may include General Medicine, Haematology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Intensive Care and Geriatric Medicine.

SVHM provides a highly supported environment for trainees undertaking the new curriculum of RACP Basic Physician Training (BPT) program. The hospital is accredited as a level 3 hospital by the RACP and has a very structured and comprehensive training program providing individual support for all trainees. SVHM has an outstanding reputation over many years for success in the RACP examinations. Trainees are supported in their roles by RCAP accredited supervisors and mentors.

You will:

• Provide effective supervised day to day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, including collection of data for audit purposes
• Identify and understand the investigations relevant to a patient’s presenting problem, using investigation results appropriately to guide patient management

Please note that the BPT1 roster may include rotations outside our Fitzroy campus, to one of our external sites or secondment hospitals. These may include rotations at St George’s Kew, Werribee Mercy and Warrnambool Hospitals.

Duration of appointment: 1st February 2027 – 6th February 2028 (potential for longer term contracts)

Classifications for this position will range from HM12 – HM18 ($90,607.40 - $149,885.84) Pro rata for part time

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent
• General AHPRA Registration
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Full working rights within Australia

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport
• Surrounded by great cafes and eateries.
• Discounts and promotions available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application Process

Please apply with a cover letter, addressed to –A/Prof W Beswick, Director of Physician Training, and CV.

Please also include Referee details x 2 including contact details (email and phone number).

Candidates will be assessed and scored on their written application, CV, personal interview and referee reports.

Enquiries

Please locate a copy of the Position Description on our careers site If you have any issues, please contact jmsrecruitment@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early.

Closing Date:

20 June 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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