Junior Medical Officer jobs in Melbourne VIC

Title: 2027 Hospital Medical Officer PGY2
Requisition ID: 6273

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

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Job Posting Date: 4 Aug 2026
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2027 Hospital Medical Officer PGY2

Limited Term Full Time | Part of the PMCV Match
Eastern Health | #docsgoeast | Car parking and café on sites
Experience career progression at a values-based organisation

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health is recruiting Hospital Medical Officers (PGY2) for the 2027 medical year. This role will provide the exposure necessary to ensure our doctors thrive and build the necessary skills to become future clinicians. The role will ensure various exposure to well-supported clinical experiences necessary obtain a PMCV Certificate of Completion for PGY2 with the aim of providing a broad generalist experience throughout all prevocational medical training (PGY1 and PGY2).

Eastern Health welcomes junior medical staff into a supportive and stimulating workplace. Our excellent postgraduate medical education unit is headed by a Director and supported by site-based Supervisors of Junior Doctor Training, a Medical Education Officer and an Administrative assistant. The unit provides both an intern and HMO education program, and includes grand rounds, and unit specific education.

This position is part of the PMCV Match. Applicants must apply to both PMCV and Eastern Health. PMCV eligibility criteria applies.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current registration with AHPRA
Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
A strong commitment to high quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Contact Person: Caz Whitehead

Contact Number: 9895 3450

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 20.09.2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.

Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day