Career Medical Officers

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 76

**Job Category**:

- Medical - Medical Officer

**Req Id -** 3903

**Career Medical Officers (PGY3+) - Urgent Care and Inpatient Services**

**Full time or part time, up to 38 hours a week**
- Are you ready to take the next step in your career, leveraging your experience within a rural health service to make a difference? Then this role is for you.
- We are seeking experienced, passionate Medical Officers of various seniorities to join our team. Reporting to the Clinical Director of Medical Services (DMS) this role is responsible for providing effective day to day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients/resident/clients within Colac Area Health whilst fulfilling Medical Board of Australia registration requirements.
- You will be responsible for the day to day operations, ensuring high quality care is provided to patients and their families within applicable financial frameworks, budgetary constraints, quality standards and legislative requirements. This role is supported by an established nursing team which has created a positive and supportive environment.
- As a Career Medical Officer, your role will cover both the Wards and Urgent care Centre, participating in daily ward rounds and working closely with Supervising GP’s and Hospital Medical Officers. You will also be responsible for ensuring discharge summaries and other documentation are completed, allowing for timely discharge.
- Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery equivalent of Australian/New Zealand Graduate or fully qualified AMC graduate.
- Demonstrated relevant experience (minimum 3 years) as a Medical Officer in the hospital setting, with some (minimum of 1 year) in the Australian Healthcare system.
- General registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no restrictions.
- Rights to work in Australia

**Benefits and Perks**:

- Professional development support within Barwon Southwest region’s education and health services
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Relocation / Accommodation support

**About Us**
- CAH is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
- As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal
- and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.

**How to Apply**
- Applications to Colac Area Health must include both a cover letter and CV.
- 2 x consultant or senior referees who can comment on your clinical experience

**Applications are now open and will be considered on ongoing basis**

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
- We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

**This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination