At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading Geriatric Medicine department and support an ageing population.
- Company: Major regional health service with over 650 beds in Victoria.
- Benefits: Stable full-time role, teaching opportunities, and access to Melbourne.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong community ties and cultural amenities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in geriatric care while enjoying regional living.
- Qualifications: FRACP in Geriatric Medicine and AHPRA registration required.
We are working closely with one of Australia’s largest regional health services and are keen to connect with FRACP Geriatricians interested in a full-time role within a mature and well-established Geriatric Medicine department. The service supports a large and ageing regional population and operates across acute geriatric consults, GEM/subacute inpatient units and rehabilitation-linked models of care. The role offers meaningful involvement in orthogeriatrics, frailty pathways and multidisciplinary service development. This position will appeal to Geriatricians seeking scale, structure and long-term professional stability within a major regional centre.
The Hospital
- More than 650 beds
- Provides secondary and tertiary-level care across a vast catchment
- Acute geriatric consult service
- Established GEM / subacute inpatient units
- Orthogeriatrics collaboration
- Stroke and rehabilitation interface
- Strong Emergency Department and ICU integration
- Teaching and registrar supervision
The hospital maintains a structured consultant-led model and supports physician training within a comprehensive referral environment.
Why Consider This Role
- 650+ bed regional referral centre
- Established acute and subacute geriatrics
- Orthogeriatrics and stroke collaboration
- Large and diverse catchment
- Teaching hospital environment
- Substantially comparable pathway supported
- Less than 2 hours to Melbourne
For interstate or international applicants, the RACP assessment and registration pathway can be clearly structured to ensure transparency and progression alignment.
The Location
Located in a well-developed regional city in Victoria, the area offers strong schooling, cultural amenities and a vibrant food and wine scene. Consultants benefit from regional living with direct access to Melbourne.
Requirements
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Geriatric Medicine
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as partially or substantially comparable
About JPS Medical Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in medical recruitment and work closely with hospitals and specialist services to secure opportunities that are not always advertised publicly. Our understanding of integrated geriatric service models and regional referral systems allows us to represent you strategically — not simply circulate your CV. Partnering with us provides access, guidance and advocacy throughout the entire process.
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Contact Details:
JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
