Palliative Medicine - Internal Locum

Palliative Medicine Physician- Locum 

• Internal Locum - Up to 12 months|Flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and availability


• Work across  Eastern Health sites| Box Hill, Maroondah, Wantirna, Angliss Hospitals and Peter James Centre


• Opportunities across Ward (PCU), Consults Service, Outpatient Clinics

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Palliative Medicine Specialist/Physician to work as a locum for leave cover which may include ward and consults service, and to work in the palliative medicine outpatient clinic setting for up to 12-months. This provides the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary setting across all sites of Eastern Health. There are 3 outpatient clinics, based at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital. You will be joining a dynamic team which includes 5 accredited advanced trainees with 2 based at WH (inpatient Palliative Care Unit), 2 based at BHH and 1 at MH (Consults). There may be an additional registrar based in the community (Eastern Palliative Care) subject to funding.

Applicants are invited to apply for all or parts of this position.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration and qualification as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Palliative Medicine, and/or Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM) 


• 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!

• 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.

Please click here to view the job description

Contact Person: Dr Aaron Wong

Contact Number: 03 9881 2427

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 2 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

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

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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