Location: Bendigo, Victoria
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term
Tenure: 2 February 2026 – 31 January 2027
Hours: 86 hours per fortnight (across two participating health services)
Classification: Registrar Year 5 HM29 – Registrar Year 6 and thereafter HM30
Salary: As per relevant award (exclusive of superannuation)
Opportunity Overview
A unique Fellow in Geriatric Medicine (FIGM) position is available for 2026 within a collaborative, state-wide geriatric medicine training framework supporting the Greater Victorian Alliance (GVA). This role is ideal for senior trainees or early-career specialists with a strong interest in education, workforce development, and regional training support.
The appointment offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and quality of geriatric medicine training across regional Victoria, while maintaining strong clinical and educational engagement with advanced trainees.
The Role
The FIGM role is designed to support Advanced Trainees in Geriatric Medicine across the alliance, with particular focus on those based in regional and geographically dispersed settings. Key elements include:
- Supporting the delivery and quality of advanced geriatric medicine training
- Maintaining regular engagement with trainees through on-site and/or virtual visits
- Contributing to educational activities, mentoring, and professional development
- Strengthening collaboration across participating health services within the alliance
Professional Environment
You will work within a progressive regional health system recognised for its strong teaching culture, commitment to training excellence, and collaborative approach to workforce development. The environment supports innovation in education delivery and provides exposure to diverse clinical services and trainee cohorts.
This role aligns with broader state-wide initiatives aimed at increasing geriatric medicine workforce capacity, improving equity of access to specialist care, and enhancing training quality across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
What’s on Offer
- A highly regarded fellowship role within a state-wide geriatric training alliance
- Strong emphasis on teaching, mentoring, and educational leadership
- Exposure to multiple health services and regional training environments
- Structured professional development and career progression support
- Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive staff wellbeing and education programs
Lifestyle – Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest and most livable regional cities, serving a population of more than 320,000. The region offers excellent schools, cultural institutions, sporting facilities, restaurants, wineries, and access to parks and walking trails—providing an excellent balance between professional engagement and lifestyle.
Eligibility Applicants should be advanced trainees or suitably experienced registrars in geriatric medicine with a demonstrated interest in education, mentoring, and regional workforce development.
Eligibility for appropriate registration and credentialing in Victoria is required.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit:
- A current CV
- A tailored cover letter outlining clinical background, training status, and interest in the FIGM role
