An opportunity for a Consultant in General Medicine, with a subspecialty interest, to work in a beautiful regional part of Victoria. Located just 2.5 hours from Melbourne by car, with a direct train service taking under three hours, Sale offers a relaxed lifestyle in the heart of Gippsland. Surrounded by waterways, lakes and countryside, and with easy access to beaches and national parks, Sale combines outdoor living with strong local amenities, a welcoming community and an affordable cost of living.
Central Gippsland Health is a regional health service and the major provider of health, aged care and community services across the Wellington Shire. Based in Sale, around 2.5 hours east of Melbourne, the service delivers integrated care across three campuses and supports a broad range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community programs. As a teaching health service affiliated with Monash University, CGH offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on high-quality patient care and service development for the local and regional community.
Remuneration package highlights
- Salary package of up to $430k
- On - call included in base salary amount.
- Personal development allowance of $30k
- Includes 12% superannuation.
- Generous salary sacrifice arrangements.
Community Highlights
- Sale has a population of approximately 14,000 and is a key regional centre within Victoria’s Gippsland region, providing essential health, education and commercial services to the surrounding communities.
- The area offers a range of affordable housing options compared to Melbourne, including family homes, modern developments and properties close to waterways and open space, making it an appealing option for doctors relocating from interstate or overseas.
- Sale has access to quality education, with a mix of government and independent schools, as well as early learning and vocational training options suitable for families.
- Sale is well connected, with a direct train service to Melbourne and easy road access via the Princes Highway.
Selection Criteria
- Registered or registrable medical qualifications with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants who have been assessed by RACP as substantially comparable would be highly considered.
- Demonstrated expertise in General Medicine across acute and community settings.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care, teaching and continuous service improvement.
- Experience managing complex medical presentations, including both chronic and acute conditions.
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