Launch Your Medical Career in One of Victoria's Leading Teaching Hospitals

Applications are now open for PGY2 Hospital Medical Officer (General) positions commencing in February 2027 within a major regional teaching hospital in Victoria.

This 12-month programme provides an excellent foundation for doctors seeking broad clinical experience before entering Basic Physician Training, Surgical Education and Training (SET), Critical Care, General Practice or other specialist training pathways.

Working within a supportive teaching environment, you will complete a series of supervised rotations across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties while receiving outstanding education and mentorship.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Fixed-Term appointment (2027 Clinical Year)
• 76 hours per fortnight
• Salary in accordance with the Victorian Medical Officers Award
• Four 13-week clinical rotations
• Excellent preparation for specialty training programmes
• Strong consultant supervision and mentoring
• Major regional teaching hospital
• Diverse clinical exposure across multiple specialties

The Programme
Successful applicants will complete four 13-week rotations across a broad selection of general and specialty services.
Training opportunities are available across the regional teaching hospital and partner health services, providing exposure to a diverse range of clinical settings and patient populations.

This varied rotation programme enables doctors to develop strong clinical skills while exploring different specialty interests before progressing into vocational training.

Clinical Experience

Depending on rotation allocation, trainees may gain experience in areas including:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Renal Medicine
• Women's Health
• Paediatrics
• Mental Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Specialist Outpatient Services

Additional clinical experience is available through affiliated regional hospitals, offering valuable exposure to rural and regional healthcare.

Education & Professional Development

The programme provides:

• Comprehensive consultant supervision
• Structured teaching programme
• Regular clinical education sessions
• Protected learning opportunities
• Bedside teaching
• Career mentoring
• Support for future specialty applications
• Exposure to multidisciplinary practice

This is an excellent platform for doctors planning careers in:

• Physician Training (RACP)
• Surgical Training (SET)
• Emergency Medicine
• Anaesthesia
• Intensive Care Medicine
• General Practice
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Psychiatry
• Other vocational specialty programmes

Eligibility Applicants must:

• Hold current General Registration, or be eligible for General Registration, in Australia or New Zealand.
• Have successfully completed an accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Internship.
• Meet eligibility requirements for the PMCV PGY2 Match.

Applicants are required to submit applications through both:

• PMCV Match, and
• The recruiting health service.

The Health Service

This major regional referral health service provides comprehensive healthcare to more than 320,000 people across regional Victoria.
The organisation is recognised for:

• High-quality medical education
• Strong registrar and HMO training programmes
• Modern facilities and advanced technologies
• Excellent consultant support
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care
• Innovation and continuous improvement

The health service provides comprehensive specialist services including:

• Emergency Medicine
• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Critical Care
• Renal Medicine
• Women's and Children's Health
• Mental Health
• Cancer Services
• Specialist Clinics

Why Regional Victoria? Develop your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.
The region offers:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent schools and universities
• Award-winning cafés, restaurants and wineries
• Beautiful parks and walking trails
• Vibrant arts and cultural attractions
• Excellent sporting facilities
• Convenient access to Melbourne
• Outstanding work-life balance

Regional training also offers greater procedural exposure, excellent consultant access and diverse clinical experience.

Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess:

• Medical degree recognised for registration in Australia.
• Current or eligible General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), or equivalent New Zealand registration.
• Successful completion of PGY1 internship.
• Eligibility for the PMCV PGY2 Match.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, learning and professional development.

International medical graduates who have completed an Australian internship and meet PMCV eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now
Take the next step in your medical career with a comprehensive PGY2 programme offering outstanding clinical exposure, expert supervision and excellent preparation for future specialist training.

Contact Odyssey Recruitment today for a confidential discussion, register your CV, or explore our current Hospital Medical Officer and Junior Doctor opportunities across Australia.