Job Description:
- Position – General Surgery Fellow
- Fixed Term, Full time position
- Located in: Frankston
- Classification: Specialist Year 1 - 9 (HM33-HM41 as appropriate)
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 focussed 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
The General Surgery Fellow will assume a supervised and supported, general surgery consultant role.
The role has been created to transition recently qualified surgeons to independent practice as a general surgeon.
Peninsula Care Group delivers surgical services to public patients at two sites: Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical Centre. Opened in January 2026, the new Peninsula University Hospital tower has 16 operating rooms. Frankston Public Surgical Centre has an additional 5 operating rooms.
In addition to three specialty general surgery units the Peninsula Care Group also has surgical units in Orthopaedics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Thoracic Surgery, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery, FacioMaxilliary Surgery and Urology.
The General Surgery Fellow is supported by 16 General Surgeons. The Fellow has access to regular theatre time, with both elective and emergency lists, and outpatient clinics. In addition to their role in the Acute General Surgery Unit, the fellow will be aligned with one of the three subspecialty general surgery units to attend that unit’s clinics and complex surgical cases. The Fellow has the opportunity to participate in the on call roster, always with a consultant rostered as back-up. Peninsula Health is committed to encouraging and fostering an environment of continued learning and skill development.
In addition to the clinical activities, the fellow has the following roles:
- Assist the Director of Surgery and Deputy Director of Surgery with the following tasks:
- the management of emergency and elective demand
- Collate and present a biannual General Surgery audit
- Facilitate General Surgery Morbidity & Mortality Meetings
- monitoring and maintenance of standards of medical practice within General Surgery
- Facilitate and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and research.
- Actively supervise registrars and other junior medical staff and provide feedback and perform appraisals
- Role model fair and courteous behaviour in your interactions with all staff and customers
Develop and build relationships, foster spirit of co-operation and trust in all dealings with other Departments
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Skills & Experience Required
- MBBS degree (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of FRACS 2nd part exam / FRACS (or equivalent)
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner
- Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice
- Commitment to excellence in patient care
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in this specialty field
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Non-clinical benefits that are available
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- 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
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Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact
Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9784 7325 or
[email protected]
The role ceases advertising on 26/06/2026
Peninsula employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
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.
