Employer: Eastern Health
Location: Burwood East
Type: Casual
Closing Date: 2 August 2026
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Internal Locum - Up to 12 months, flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and availability
Work across Eastern Health sites - Box Hill, Maroondah, Wantirna, Angliss Hospitals and Peter James Centre
Opportunities across Ward (PCU), Consults Service, Outpatient Clinics
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Specialist/Physician to work as a locum for leave cover which may include ward and consults service, and to work in the palliative medicine outpatient clinic setting for up to 12-months. This provides the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting across all sites of Eastern Health. There are 3 outpatient clinics, based at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital. You will be joining a dynamic team which includes 5 accredited advanced trainees with 2 based at WH (inpatient Palliative Care Unit), 2 based at BHH and 1 at MH (Consults). There may be an additional registrar based in the community (Eastern Palliative Care) subject to funding.
Applicants are invited to apply for all or parts of this position.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration and qualification as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Palliative Medicine, and/or Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM)
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What is Offered
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
How to Apply
Apply online if you feel you are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. If you need assistance submitting your application you can contact the Hiring Manager (via online advertisement) or calling the Medical Workforce Unit on 03 9895 3469.
Eastern Health reviews all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, Eastern Health will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Applications are due to close 2 August 2026.
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