Infectious Diseases & General Medicine Physician (Traralgon)

Infectious Diseases & General Medicine Physician Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region and is seeking an Infectious Diseases & General Medicine Physician to join its growing Medical Services team on a part‑time ongoing basis. About the role The Physician will provide high‑quality specialist medical care to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This senior clinical role is responsible for delivering protected, evidence‑based care aligned with clinical governance frameworks, supporting continuity of care and multidisciplinary collaboration, and supervising and educating junior medical staff and students. The Physician will contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and the advancement of organisational priorities within the Internal Medicine division. Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality infectious diseases and general medicine services, ensuring care is aligned with clinical guidelines, safety standards and organisational policies.
- Develop and implement patient‑centred care plans, ensuring accurate documentation, effective communication and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide leadership, supervision and teaching to junior medical staff, medical students and multidisciplinary team members.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external providers, including general practitioners, to support coordinated and integrated care.
- Contribute to clinical governance, including development and review of protocols, policies and quality improvement initiatives to promote best practice.
- Participate in service planning, hospital activities and on‑call and ward service rosters as required within the specialty. About you Ideal candidates for this role will have:
- MBBS (or equivalent) with registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
- Demonstrated clinical expertise commensurate with a specialist Infectious Diseases and General Medicine Physician.
- A strong commitment to patient‑centred care, clinical quality, safety and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff and students.
- Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Postgraduate qualifications in public health, research or management (desirable). Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services. Diversity and inclusion We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: Before commencement Prior to start‑up, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current seasonal influenza vaccine (if applicable to the work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Contact For more information, please contact Sophie Laurence, General Manager Medical Services at for a confidential discussion. Legal and cultural acknowledgement Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rmvrh