Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia

Odyssey Recruitment ·www.odysseyrecruitment.com

Location Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 100,000 - 200,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Launch your career in Critical Care with a structured pre-registrar training program at one of Australia's leading regional health services. This 12-month Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) position is specifically designed for PGY3+ doctors seeking future training in Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, or other Critical Care specialties.

Working across Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, you will gain exceptional hands-on clinical experience, structured education, and dedicated professional development within a modern tertiary referral hospital.

Position Details
  • Contract Dates: 1 February 2027 – 6 February 2028
  • Classification: Hospital Medical Officer Year 3 (HM13) – Medical Officer Year 6 and thereafter (HM20)
  • Salary: As per Victorian Medical Officers Award
  • Hours: 76 hours per fortnight
  • Other Requirements: Current influenza vaccination
The Opportunity

This dedicated Critical Care HMO Program provides an ideal bridge between residency and specialist registrar training.

Designed for PGY3+ doctors, the program delivers comprehensive exposure to both Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, helping participants develop the clinical knowledge, procedural skills, and confidence required for future specialist training.
Clinical Rotations The 12-month program includes:
  • Term 1: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Term 2: Emergency Medicine
  • Term 3: Emergency Medicine
  • Term 4: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
This balanced rotation allows doctors to build strong foundations in the assessment and management of critically ill patients across multiple clinical settings.

Training & Professional Development

The program has been specifically developed as a pre-registrar year and includes:
  • Extensive hands-on clinical experience
  • Supervised procedural training
  • Structured teaching and education sessions
  • Ongoing consultant supervision and mentoring
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Maintenance of a procedural logbook with regular assessment and feedback
This position provides excellent preparation for future specialist training in:
  • Intensive Care Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Anaesthesia
  • Acute General Medicine
  • Retrieval Medicine
  • Other Critical Care specialties
About the Health Service

You will join one of Victoria's largest regional tertiary referral health services, delivering comprehensive care across acute medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care, oncology, cardiology, renal medicine, women's and children's health, mental health, and numerous specialist services.

The organisation is recognised for its commitment to:
  • Clinical excellence
  • Medical education
  • Research and innovation
  • Professional development
  • High-quality multidisciplinary patient care
Working within a modern tertiary referral hospital, doctors benefit from exposure to a broad spectrum of complex medical and surgical presentations while enjoying excellent consultant support and teaching.

Benefits
  • Structured Critical Care pre-registrar training program
  • Diverse ICU and Emergency Medicine rotations
  • Excellent consultant supervision and mentorship
  • Comprehensive education program
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Salary packaging benefits
  • Staff wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to gym, swimming pool, and fitness facilities
  • Work within a modern tertiary referral hospital serving a large regional population
Living in Regional Victoria

Enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in one of Victoria's largest regional centres. The city offers excellent schools, vibrant cafés and restaurants, wineries, cultural attractions, sporting facilities, and beautiful parks, all within easy reach of Melbourne.

Regional Victoria provides an exceptional work-life balance, affordable housing, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal location to build both your medical career and your lifestyle.

Requirements
Applications are welcomed from PGY3+ Hospital Medical Officers with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Critical Care.

International medical graduates who are eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia are encouraged to apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role?
Odyssey Recruitment is hiring for the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia job located?
The Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role with Odyssey Recruitment is based in Bendigo, VIC, AU.
What does the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role pay?
Odyssey Recruitment lists the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role at AUD 100,000–200,000 per year.
Is the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Odyssey Recruitment.
What experience level is the Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia role?
The Hospital Medical Officer - Critical Care (PGY3+) - Regional Victoria, Australia position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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