At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic palliative care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
- Company: Major regional health service with a strong focus on patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional stability, and opportunities for teaching and development.
- Other info: Located near Melbourne, offering excellent schooling and vibrant cultural experiences.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Fellowship in Palliative Medicine and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 141750 - 173250 $ per year.
We are working closely with one of Australia’s largest regional health services and are keen to connect with Palliative Care Physicians interested in full-time opportunities within a comprehensive and well-supported service. The department delivers specialist inpatient and community-based palliative care across a large regional catchment. Consultants work within a multidisciplinary model alongside Oncology, General Medicine and community services, contributing to holistic patient-centred care. This role will appeal to Physicians seeking meaningful clinical impact, structured service support and long‑term professional stability within a substantial regional centre.
This is a major regional health service with over 600 beds providing secondary and tertiary-level care across a wide catchment. The palliative care service includes:
- Dedicated inpatient palliative care beds
- Hospital consultation service
- Community-based palliative programs
- Integration with Oncology and Haematology
- Multidisciplinary team support (nursing, allied health, psychosocial services)
- Strong governance and service development framework
The hospital maintains an active teaching role and supports both undergraduate and postgraduate training.
For interstate or international applicants, the RACP specialist assessment and AHPRA registration pathway can be clearly structured and supported.
Based in a well-developed regional city approximately two hours from Melbourne, the area offers excellent schooling, strong cultural infrastructure and a thriving food and wine scene. The lifestyle combines metropolitan amenities with regional space and affordability.
Requirements:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Palliative Medicine)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as partially or substantially comparable
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