Bendigo, Victoria
Applications close: 27 November 2026
Consultant - Palliative Care Medicine
Classification: Specialist Year 1 HN18 - Specialist Year 9 HN58
Salary per hour (exc. super): $166.89 - $216.66 Hours per fortnight: up to 56 hours (0.8 FTE)
Employment Status: Part Time / Fixed Term 11/01/2027 - 13/07/2027 (Start Date negotiable)
Work in an environment that offers:
- Support for career progression and development
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
The Position
Bendigo Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Consultant Palliative Care Physician to join the team.
Reporting to the Clinical Unit Head - Palliative Care Medicine, the Consultant Palliative Care Physician will provide specialist palliative medical support and clinical leadership as a member of the Bendigo Health Specialist Palliative Care Service, which includes the Loddon Mallee Region Specialist Palliative Care Consultancy Team (working across acute hospital consultation-liaison, outpatient and regional outreach settings), Bendigo Specialist Community Palliative Care Service and the Inpatient Specialist Palliative Care Unit.
The role will also include participation in the Palliative Care on-call roster, providing specialist medical advice and support to ensure continuity of care and timely clinical decision-making outside standard business hours.
Smaller employment fractions or job share arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates. There may also be an opportunity to extend the appointment, subject to service requirements.
Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Contact details:
Dr Chi Li
Clinical Unit Head Palliative Care Medicine
03 5454 8924
Consultant - Palliative Care Medicine in Bendigo employer: Anzspm
Anzspm offers a supportive and collegiate work environment, making it an attractive employer for both experienced specialists and newly fellowed physicians. The organization emphasizes professional development through opportunities in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Employees can expect to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
