Visiting Medical Officer jobs in Victoria

Employment Type - Casual

Job Category - Medical - Medical Officer

Req Id - 6845

• Join a multidisciplinary sexual health team with high job satisfaction and supportive work environment
• Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
• Enjoy flexible work options for a healthy work-life balance in this casual role, plus salary packaging benefits

About the role

Seeking suitably qualified medical professional to support the Barwon Reproductive and Sexual Health (BRaSH) clinic in a casual capacity.

The Barwon Reproductive and Sexual Health (BRaSH) Clinics are located at University Hospital Geelong (UHG) and Barwon Health North (BHN). The clinics are staffed by doctors and nurses with expertise in sexual health.

Barwon Health offers a Reproductive and Sexual Health service for the following conditions:

• Sexually Transmitted Infections: screening, assessment, testing and treatment
• Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
• Contraception advice, provision and referral
• Education and advice around safer sex practices, sexuality, and sexual dysfunction
• HIV Care and Treatment: The BRaSH Clinic at UHG is staffed by infectious disease specialists, a pharmacist, psychiatrist and an outreach worker who provide multidisciplinary clinical treatment and psychosocial support for people living with HIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outpatient sexual and reproductive health services across Barwon Health sites, ensuring compassionate, respectful, and patient-centred care at all times.
• Provide clear clinical communication and informed consent processes, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers.
• Contribute to clinical excellence through development of practice standards, adherence to credentialing requirements, infectious disease management guidelines, and evidence-based care.
• Participate in research, service evaluation, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Comply with Barwon Health policies, safety and regulatory standards, including Child Safe Standards, mandatory training, incident reporting, and equal opportunity principles.

What we’re looking for

• Medical degree with registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria, and relevant specialist qualifications including RACGP and/or RACP Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine Fellowship.
• Demonstrated experience in sexual and reproductive health medicine, including assessment and management of sexually transmitted infections and related conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to teaching and education.
• Proven ability to manage a fast-paced clinical workload with adaptability, flexibility, professionalism, and sensitivity in working with diverse patients and colleagues.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Deborah Kay
Email: deborah.kay@barwonhealth.org.au