Medical Traineeship jobs in Melbourne VIC

Title: 2027 Aged Care Advanced Trainee
Requisition ID: 6412

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

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Job Posting Date: 10 Jun 2026
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2027 Aged Care Advanced Trainees

Excellent Training and Education Opportunities
Join a Values Based Organisation
Supportive and Inclusive Environment

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

These accredited positions offer excellent opportunities for Advanced Trainees to experience a wide range of experiences in Geriatric Medicine in community, psychogeriatric, inpatient (acute, sub-acute and orthogeriatric) and outpatient settings (diverse specialty clinics available). Eastern Health is accredited for 24 months of core training in geriatric medicine with the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

Supervision and education by our consultant geriatric physicians and skilled nursing and allied health teams, will contribute to a beneficial learning experience for those employed. Skills in clinical medicine and research, as well as mentorship and opportunities in non-clinical, professional development will be promoted.

Rotations may include the following sites: Peter James Centre, Box Hill Hospital, Angliss Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Wantirna Health, Healesville Hospital and work in the community with the GEM@Home and InReach Program.

All appointments will be made through a PMCV centralised match as well as application to Eastern Health.

Please visit https://www.vgmtp.org/recruitment-pathways.html#recruitment-for-2027 for more details.

To receive regular updates during the match, please send your contact details to VGMTP at vgmtp@svha.org.au.

Applicants will be required to have completed the RACP Basic Physician Training.

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 applications.

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.

Please

Contact Person: Melissa Burke

Contact Number: 9895 3469

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Applications Close: 27/07/2026

Need help submitting your application?

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

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