Specialist in Respiratory Medicine (Fractional)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The role

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Respiratory Medicine (Fractional), for a 0.1 EFT (3.50 hours per week) position and will primarily involve telehealth to Bairnsdale.

The role provides clinical care to patients primarily within Respiratory Medicine and is also actively engaged in patient care, research and education.  The key objective is to provide continuity of general respiratory and sleep medicine care.

The incumbent may be required to assist in the development, implementation and audit of agreed management protocols and models of care consistent with international best practice standards across all areas within the Services, Department and with other related disciplines in the context of current professional knowledge and available resources.  The supervision of Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs), Registrars, Fellows, Locums and trainees in conjunction with the Clinical Service Head and Director may also be required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine.

• Meets Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Respiratory Medicine.

• Experience in teaching and an involvement in research are desirable.

Enquiries: A/Prof Eli Dabscheck, Full Time Specialist in Respiratory Medicine via [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday, 5 April 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.