Hospital Medical Officer - General 2026

An excellent opportunity is available for a Hospital Medical Officer (General) to join a major regional teaching hospital in Victoria, Australia, on a full-time fixed-term appointment from 19 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.

This position is ideal for doctors with at least two years of postgraduate experience who are seeking broad exposure across acute hospital medicine within a supportive teaching environment. Working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop core clinical skills across a variety of specialties while preparing for future specialty training.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Fixed-Term appointment
• 19 October 2026 – 31 January 2027
• 76 hours per fortnight
• Salary in accordance with the Victorian Medical Officers Award
• Excellent consultant supervision and mentoring
• Broad exposure across acute medical and surgical specialties
• Modern tertiary referral hospital
• Outstanding teaching and professional development opportunities

The Role

As a Hospital Medical Officer, you will work within a structured clinical training programme, delivering high-quality patient care while developing your medical knowledge and procedural skills.
Depending on service requirements, rotations may include:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine

You will work closely with consultants, registrars and multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, investigation and management of a wide variety of acute presentations.

Clinical Experience
This role offers valuable experience in:

• Acute inpatient medicine
• Surgical patient management
• Emergency presentations
• Clinical decision-making
• Multidisciplinary care
• Medical handover and continuity of care
• Evidence-based clinical practice

The position provides an excellent foundation for doctors planning future careers in:

• Physician Training (RACP)
• Surgical Training (SET)
• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Anaesthesia
• General Practice
• Rural Generalist Medicine
• Other vocational specialty programmes

Education & Professional Development

You will benefit from:

• Consultant-led supervision
• Structured clinical teaching
• Regular educational sessions
• Bedside teaching
• Career mentoring
• Exposure to a broad range of specialties
• Opportunities to develop procedural and clinical management skills

The Health Service

This major regional referral health service delivers comprehensive healthcare to more than 320,000 people across regional Victoria.
The organisation is recognised for:

• High-quality patient care
• Strong education and training culture
• Modern clinical facilities
• Advanced medical technologies
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

Comprehensive specialty services include:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Renal Medicine
• Women's and Children's Health
• Mental Health
• Cancer Services
• Specialist Outpatient Clinics

Why Regional Victoria?

Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while advancing your medical career.
The region offers:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent public and private schools
• Universities and tertiary education
• Award-winning cafés, restaurants and wineries
• Beautiful parks and walking trails
• Vibrant arts and cultural attractions
• Excellent sporting facilities
• Convenient access to Melbourne
• Outstanding work-life balance

Regional practice provides broad clinical exposure, close consultant support and excellent opportunities to develop confidence and independence.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) at the time of application.
• A minimum of two years' postgraduate clinical experience (PGY2+).
• Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Evidence of current immunisation, including the 2026 influenza vaccination.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience within one of Victoria's leading regional teaching hospitals while enjoying an outstanding regional lifestyle.

Contact Odyssey Recruitment today for a confidential discussion, register your CV, or explore our current Hospital Medical Officer and Junior Doctor opportunities across Australia.