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Rural Generalist Staff Specialist GP or PhysicianGippsland Southern Health Service Leongatha VICExcellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance ProgramGreat work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beachesShort-term accommodation options may be available to assist with relocation at a reduced costAbout UsGippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.About the RoleWe are looking for a Fellow with rural generalist career ambitions to embed into a new medical workforce model within a strong multidisciplinary culture. The predominant position on the ward (20 beds) with opportunities within our health service for exposure to (or work in) urgent care, anaesthetics, obstetrics, neonatal resuscitation, procedural work, aged care and medical administration.About YouSpecialist registration with the Medical Board of AustraliaExperience in the provision of generalist medicineDemonstrated interest in and commitment to education and trainingUnderstand clinical and quality requirements within the Victorian public health systemInterpersonal skills that promote effective teamwork and patient safetyCurrent and satisfactory National Police Records CheckCurrent and satisfactory Working with Children CheckEquity and Accessibility CommitmentGSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if you need support throughout our recruitment process.Please advise in your cover letter if you currently work for any of the following organisations: Alfred Health, Peninsular Health, Bass Coast Health or Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service.The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. For more information about the position, please contact Kirstin Anderson (Medical Workforce Lead) on P: 03 5667 5*** or ***************@gshs.com.auApplications close Friday 26th December 2025. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply via the quick apply button as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr