Career Medical Officer jobs in Victoria

Date: 14 Jul 2026

Location:
Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630

Company:
Goulburn Valley Health

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Employment type: Full Time Fixed Term (Until February 2028)

Hours per fortnight: 76

Classification: Hospital Medical Officer (HM12 - HM14)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 11/08/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Rebecca Dennis Rebecca.Dennis@gvhealth.org.au

About the role:
The Hospital Medical Officer is directly responsible to the relevant attending Consultant for day-to day patient management, and ultimately to the Chief Medical Officer, or in his absence, his appointed Deputy.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The following duties are inclusive of but not limited to

Performing an initial assessment including a history and examination of all patients at the time of admission, initiating investigations and treatment and completing all appropriate documentation under the supervision of the Director, Registrar or Admitting Officer of the department.

Admit and review patients as indicated to support effective admission and discharge process.

Review and assess patients in the Various Department.

Thoroughly document all aspects of patient care.

To communicate with referring General Practitioners and other health care providers, community nurses and allied health staff regarding patient progress and care requirements.

Ensure that each patient has an appropriate fluid balance plan.

Participate in presentations at Ground Rounds, Journal Clubs and other educational activities as directed.

Teaching of medical students and health students as requested.

Completing discharge summaries in a timely manner.

Completion of entries in the medical record, including appropriate entries of his or her own assessments.

Planning and organising the structured and timely discharge of each patient and ensuring appropriate communication with treating doctors.

Ensure that medication orders are printed and that items are prescribed generically.

Responsible for helping to provide a safe working environment in line with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, and for taking those steps necessary to ensure personal safety for self and others in the performance of duties.

Understand and fulfil the documentation requirements of Goulburn Valley Health documentation policy and procedure.

All relevant documentation for each patient must be completed before the end of each shift, as all data is transferred to the DHS and penalties will apply to Goulburn Valley Health for late or incomplete documentation.

Provide a high quality service to internal customers and consumers that reflects best practice and adds value to GV Health

Assist the organisation in achieving clinical effectiveness by providing the appropriate systems, information or services to clinical areas

Carry out duties as per the relevant duty routines.

Provide a high quality service to internal customers and consumers that reflects best practice and adds value to GV Health

Assist the organisation in achieving clinical effectiveness by providing the appropriate systems, information or services to clinical areas

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Formal Qualification(s) and Required Registration(s):
Current registration with the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner.

Essential:
Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.

Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively with and appropriately with patients and others

High level of motivation

Ability to work in a team environment

Professional collegiality towards peers and the wider health care team

Evidence of full immunisation against influenza

Satisfactory National Criminal History Check prior to commencement of employment

Satisfactory Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment

Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration prior to commencement of employment.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Your performance will be measured through your successful:
Ability to accurately order and interpret radiology/pathology results

Ability to work well in a team environment

Experience with management of patients on the Ward

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with nursing staff, senior medical staff and other relevant staff on ward or in clinics

Completion of all information required for clinical audits and clinical indicators

Participation in journal presentations and lectures

To be familiar with The Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors, which is an educational template outlining the learning outcomes required of prevocational doctors, to be achieved through their clinical rotations, education programs and individual learning, in order to promote safe, quality health care

Registration is maintained and working within scope of practice

Attendance and active participation at meetings as required

100% compliance with core competencies and training requirements as outlined in the GV Health Education Framework

Active participation in the Performance and Development review process

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/

About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.

Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
Generous salary packaging , subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.