Title: 2027 Surgical Hospital Medical Officer (HMO3+)

Requisition ID: 6174

Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date: 20 Oct 2026

2027 Surgical Hospital Medical Officer (HMO3+)

• Build a Strong Foundation for a Career in Surgery and Future SET Applications
• Multi-campus rotations across one of Victoria's largest public health service

• Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

Ready to take the next step in your surgical career?

Eastern Health is offering exciting Surgical HMO3+ opportunities commencing February 2027 for junior doctors seeking to build their surgical experience and develop the skills required for future surgical training pathways.

The role offers a dynamic mix of theatre exposure, ward-based care, on-call responsibilities, enabling you to further develop your clinical judgement, procedural capability and operative skills in real world surgical settings. You will also play an active role in patient assessment and management, gaining valuable experience in coordinating patient care, contributing to clinical decision-making, and developing comprehensive management plans.

This rotational program is structured across four 13-week terms, providing broad clinical exposure, hands-on learning and strong supervision across a range of surgical specialties within a supportive, high-volume health service. Throughout the year, you will gain experience managing complex and diverse patient presentations while working across multiple Eastern Health campuses.

Rotations may include:

• Orthopaedics
• Plastics
• Vascular Surgery
• General Surgery (Metro & Rural)
• ENT
• Urology
• ICU
• A term of annual leave, relief, and night shifts

Eastern Health is recognised for its strong teaching culture and commitment to junior doctor development. You will benefit from structured education programs, mentorship from experienced surgeons and medical education leaders. Whether you have already committed to a surgical career or are still exploring your future training options, this role provides an excellent foundation for progression into surgical training pathways, including SET applications.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of PGY2 by February 2027, with current AHPRA registration or eligibility for Provisional Registration (AMC Part 1 and Part 2 completed)
• A strong interest in pursuing a surgical career and further developing your surgical skills and experience.
• Experience in the Australian Hospital System (desirable)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Able to thrive in fast-paced clinical environments

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Click here to view the Position Description

Contact Person: Tracy Waller

Contact Number: 03 9895 3469

Contact Email: docsgoeast@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 17 November 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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