Job Description
Posting Start Date: 30/07/2026
Req ID: 5252
Job Title: Locum SMS - Paediatrics
Employment Status: Casual
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Employment status and hours - Internal Locum
Located in: Frankston, Victoria
Classification: HN16 to HN59
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
Peninsula Health, Peninsula University Hospital is looking for a Casual/Reliever Paediatrician to become part of the acute ward duty roster with on-call responsibilities as well as the ability to cover Outpatient Paediatric Clinics as required. This is a position at Bayside Health-Peninsula University hospital / Hastings Community Centre to support the current paediatric work force.
Peninsula University Hospital has a 12 bed Children’s Ward and 12 bed Special Care Unit, with most acute admissions through the Emergency Departments at Peninsula University and Rosebud Hospitals. There is 24-hour Registrar cover. However, the successful applicant needs to be available for emergencies with the neonatal and paediatric settings within 30 minute timeframe from call to bedside. The applicant needs to be flexible and available to cover SMS roster ‘gaps’ and will be solely on duty at Bayside Health when rostered. This Casual/Reliever position is to cover Paediatric Consultants for leave, including sabbatical leave, long service leave, annual leave, CME leave and sick leave and Maternity leave as required.
Please include information about the position and key responsibilities.
Provide high quality evidence-based clinical care within the designated scope of practice
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring services and practice
Lead and support junior staff to achieve optimum health outcomes
Be aware of and work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills & Experience Required
Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
Recent completion of APLS and/ or neonatal resuscitation courses
Mentoring and teaching Junior Medical Staff and medical students
Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice relevant to variety of medical conditions.
Benefits
Step into state-of-the-art facilities
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Paediatric Department on
[email protected]
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Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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