Job Description
Posting Start Date: 17/06/2026
Req ID: 5815
Job Title: 2027 Advanced Trainee - Geriatric Medicine
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location: Frankston, Mornington

Job Description:
12 month fixed term, full time from February 2027
Located in: Peninsula University Hospital and The Mornington Centre
Classification: Registrar

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 Health is a leading tertiary teaching and research health service affiliated with Monash University, offering exceptional training opportunities for Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine. The Department of Geriatric Medicine is a growing, vibrant unit with a strong commitment to becoming one of the leading geriatric services in Victoria. The department is supported by a faculty of fourteen geriatricians (sessional and full time) who are highly invested in trainee development and ensuring trainees achieve their professional and academic goals. In addition, trainees are well supported in research, quality improvement, and system-based initiatives by an established and active research team.

Trainees gain comprehensive inpatient experience across a range of services, including the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) ward and an Orthogeriatric service based at Peninsula University Hospital, as well as three 30-bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) wards located at The Mornington Centre. Beyond inpatient care, there are valuable opportunities to develop community-based skills through the “At Home” services program, alongside exposure to a subacute geriatrics consultancy service at Peninsula University Hospital. An optional rotation to the Palliative Care Unit is also available for interested candidates, further broadening clinical experience.

A wide range of specialty and general outpatient clinics are available to trainees, including Cognitive Dementia and Memory Services (CDAMS), Falls and Fracture services, Continence and Urodynamics, Chronic Wound Clinic, and General Geriatric Medicine clinics, ensuring well-rounded clinical exposure across the spectrum of geriatric care.

Peninsula Health is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, with protected training time guaranteed for all trainees. Trainees are encouraged and supported to attend local and national conferences and workshops, and actively participate in a structured academic program that includes fortnightly Journal Club, weekly Grand Rounds, monthly Morbidity and Mortality meetings, and South Eastern Training Alliance teaching sessions.

The unit has a strong academic focus with significant opportunities to participate in meaningful, clinically relevant research projects. Enquiries about the positions are welcome, and prospective applicants are encouraged to attend pre-match “Meet and Greet” sessions.

*** All positions are appointed through the centralised match process via the Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program (VG MTP), and applicants are required to submit an application to Peninsula Health in addition to the central application.

Please click HERE to see the position description.

Skills & Experience Required

Mandatory

Completion of RACP Basic physician Training (BPT) including written and clinical exams
Eligible for holding general/specialist registration with AHPRA
Eligible for appointment to an accredited Advanced Training position

Desirable

Independent management of complex patients
Experience in Multimorbidity, frailty and acute general medicine
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

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

Anjali Khushu, Head of Unit, Geriatric Medicine, Peninsula Health, on 0403 450 362 or via email at Akhushu@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Medicalrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 27 July 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.

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