2027 PGY2- Hospital Medical Officer

• Fixed term, full time position – 76 hours per fortnight
• Located in: Frankston, Mornington and Rosebud
• Classification: PGY2 / HM12

 

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

 

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

 

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

 

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

 

The Team & Role

 

Peninsula Care Group offers Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) positions suitable for applicants who will hold General Medical Registration with AHPRA by February 2027.

This Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) placement is designed to provide appropriate exposure and experience to enable the junior doctor to consolidate their learning from their PGY1 year, and attain the required skills and knowledge relevant for each rotation. Skills progression should assist the PGY2 to meet the entry requirements for specialist training programs.

Under the direction of more experienced medical staff, primarily registrars, and through collaboration with other health professionals, the resident provides effective appropriate medical care commensurate with their capabilities and in accordance with delegated clinical privileges that vary from site to site. Each rotation in PGY2 will be provided Term Descriptions, Term Supervisor, Primary Supervisor and day to day Supervisor with which completion of Mandatory assessments will be completed as per the NFPMT.  

Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) certificate of completion will be awarded following 4 successful rotations.

 

The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) incorporates a large variety of rotations including:

• Emergency
• General Medicine
• Paediatrics
• O&G

• Psychiatry
• General Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Cardiology
• ICU
• Anaesthetics
• Geriatric Medicine
• Rehabilitation

 

The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) will be able to preference rotations in their areas of interest and be assigned a relieving term which will incorporate annual leave and annual leave cover during the year.

 

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Skills & Experience Required

 

• MBBS or Equivalent
• General Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
• Satisfactory completion of a recognised Intern program (PGY1)

 

Please note: This position will be based at Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals. However, as part of your employment with Peninsula Care Group, you may be required to work across all our Peninsula Care Group sites to meet service needs.

 

Application Requirements

 

Please note: The Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) position is part of the NFPMT. All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the NFPMT. 

 

Benefits

 

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

 

Next Steps

 

For role specific information please contact Medical Workforce Unit on 03 7874 7325 or MedicalRecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medical Workforce Unit on 03 7874 7325 or MedicalRecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 15 November 2026.

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

 

Additional Information

 

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.   

 

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

 

*Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.