Work for one of Australia’s leading health service groups
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) – Fitzroy and St George’s campuses
Locum Consultant Geriatrician(s) up to Full-Time – Commencing September 28th 2026 through to at least Jan 17th 2027
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated, flexible Consultant Geriatrician or Geriatricians to work within the Department of Geriatric Medicine, deployed into a range of areas to support extended leave cover. The commitment in terms of hours and duration will be negotiated by mutual agreement based on the availability of the successful applicant(s) and SVHM’s service requirements. While the existing need is through to January 17, 2007, it is likely that service growth or other staffing needs will create an opportunity of greater duration.
As a successful applicant, you will become part of a dynamic team which works across clinical rotations in acute and subacute care, consultation in public and private hospitals, transition and residential care facilities, specialty clinics and home, virtual and community services. You will be involved in the teaching of medical students from the University of Melbourne, junior medical and other staff, including participation in the supervision and mentoring of Advanced Trainees. You will be expected to become involved in hospital activities, including committees and other quality improvement or research activities.
Classifications for this position will range depending on experience, according to the Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 or its successor.
Given the short-term nature of the role, candidates with existing familiarity with St Vincent’s and its systems are preferred.
A detailed position description is available and enquiries can be made to Dr Richard Kane, Clinical Director of Geriatric Medicine, Home & Community Services via St George’s Hospital (92318000) or Richard.Kane@svha.org.au
Your Contribution
What we offer
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement
About the Department of Geriatric Medicine
The Department of Geriatric Medicine provides excellent multidisciplinary care across the continuum from the emergency department, acute and subacute bed-based services through to transition and residential, ambulatory and home-based care. Clinical services are based at St Vincent’s Hospital in Fitzroy and St Georges Health Service (SGHS) in Kew and extend into our catchment community from both locations.
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
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant or applicants be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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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
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