General Medical Physician Full-time Job

Make a difference at BRHS and enjoy an amazing work/life balance living in a beautiful region.

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is seeking a General Medical Physician to join our dedicated and supportive team in a role that offers both professional fulfilment and the opportunity to provide high-impact care in a regional healthcare setting. This is a unique opportunity for a physician committed to clinical excellence, medical education, and the delivery of comprehensive internal medicine services in a resourceful and collaborative environment.

The Position: Ongoing, Full-Time, 76.0 hours per fortnight

In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to general and high-dependency inpatients and outpatients at BRHS. You will be part of a small but highly skilled team of General Physicians, working closely with junior medical officers and Visiting Medical Officers to deliver safe and effective care. A supportive and collaborative relationship exists with local General Practitioner VMOs with admission rights to BRHS, providing acute inpatient care as well as Anaesthetic & Obstetric services.

What you need:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent)

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent

Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Broad general medical experience, including in the care of critically ill patients.

Experience or an interest in rural health and the social determinants of health.

Experience or an interest in medical education and continuous improvement

Please refer to the position description for other key selection criteria requirements.

Why East Gippsland?

Bairnsdale is the gateway to the Gippsland Lakes, the High Country, and Victoria's far east. The region offers an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to outdoor recreation, a supportive community, and all essential services. The location provides a unique balance between professional practice and lifestyle, ideal for those looking to move away from metropolitan pressures while maintaining a high standard of clinical work. Bairnsdale Regional Health is the largest hospital to the border of NSW, supporting a vast region with their health needs.

Organisational Benefits:

Initial accommodation provided for 6 weeks to assist with relocation

Salary packaging benefits and access to professional development support

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with free on-site psychologist appointments

The opportunity to work in a broad-scope, hands-on clinical environment, with real impact

Interested?

For more information contact: Dr Delia Wong, Acting Executive Medical Services on 03 51503221

Applications by close of business: Sunday 19th October 2025

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

Cover letter

Resume (including two recent referees)

Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone – regardless of background, identity or ability – feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is a multi-faceted and growing regional health system that offers a comprehensive range of health care services to the East Gippsland community.
BRHS is driven by the vision to be an innovative leader in the health care field and provide outstanding person-centred services to our community.
Three campuses in Bairnsdale provide opportunity for staff and students across a wide array of professional specialties including emergency, acute, sub-acute, maternity, residential aged care, allied health, community health, oral health, information technology, administration, finance and extensive support services.
As the regions largest employer, BRHS is a magnet that attracts talented professionals to East Gippsland and maintains a strong commitment to developing key strategic partnerships to enhance healthcare services in the region strengthening our community.
We are committed to understand the health service needs of our community.
Our fundamental commitment is to partner with our consumers.
Offering a broad range of exciting career opportunities, people choose to join the BRHS team in their pursuit of a balance between career and lifestyle.
Located at the gateway to the Lakes and Wilderness, and an easy three-hour drive from Melbourne, you will enjoy easy access to the Gippsland Lakes and beaches, national parks and snowfields. You will enjoy a rewarding work environment - large enough to provide challenge and variety, small enough to make a real difference.
If you would like to be part of our great team, take a look at our current vacancies on our website.