Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services. Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.

South West Healthcare (SWH) is the major acute referral site for the South West Region, has a Deakin Clinical School onsite and is the largest employer in the region. We can offer an outstanding career opportunity as a Consultant Geriatrician.

About the role

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated Consultant Geriatrician who is able to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical service to the benefit of South West Healthcare patients and our regional community.

Working within our existing inpatient services, Cognitive Dementia and Memory clinic (CDAMS), Specialist Falls and Balance clinic and GEM@home program, there is also an opportunity for the successful applicant to develop further Geriatric outpatient clinics.

The position is a full time permanent position.

What you bring

You will have a recognised post graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine and hold a current Registration Certificate as required by the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia. The ability and drive to contribute to the service development is an important component of the role.  A commitment or interest in research and education would be desirable.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 34,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

A position description and further details can be found at our Website under Careers and Volunteers.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jen Dorney (Manager Medical Workforce), on (03) 5563 4146 or email jdorney@swh.net.au

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the AMA Victoria Victorian Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022 - 2026, with the appropriate classification commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the Apply button below and need to include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of two (2) referees by Sunday 20 October 2024.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.