At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent clinical care and lead multidisciplinary teams in aged care settings.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a community-focused and inclusive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, professional development, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of patients in a culturally rich community.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Aged Care physician with strong geriatric medicine skills.
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Aged Care Physicians to join the Sub-acute & Hospital without Walls team as a locum. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role: This role requires a qualified Aged Care physician with a willingness to work across acute, sub-acute & community settings. This role is responsible for provision of excellent clinical care, leadership in multidisciplinary teams & supervision of junior staff.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Training in and strong clinical skills in geriatric medicine.
- Ideally have the training and skills to work in acute general medicine.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to education of yourself, junior staff & students.
- Well-developed communication skills.
Applications close 11 November 2026.
Why work at Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an award-winning health and wellbeing program and financial benefits:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program.
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support.
- An inclusive and culturally safe space.
- Access to salary packaging & EAP.
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online).
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Yana Sunderland, Divisional Director, Medicine at Yana.Sunderland@nh.org.au.
Aged Care Physician Internal Locum in Melbourne employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
