Locum Specialist in Palliative Care (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.

About the Unit:

The Palliative Care Service provides consultative advice to all units across Alfred Care Group.  

About the Role:

Applications are open for Locum Specialists to join the Palliative Care Consultancy Service at Alfred Care Group for more than one position. Appointments will be offered as fixed term covering leave until end of January 2027 and sessional commitment can be negotiated depending on service operation needs and candidate preference. We welcome further discussion regarding your preferred working arrangement and encourage applicants to outline this in your cover letter.

The work is varied and we have an effective multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive support. This position requires participation in an outpatient clinic, and may include supervision of junior staff and inpatient care. On-call responsibilities and travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• 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
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Chapter of Palliative Medicine
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Palliative Care
• Formal training in palliative care is essential
• Acute hospital experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Palliative Care Medicine is required as well as meeting Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Palliative Care Medicine
• Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
• Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
• Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams.

Enquiries:

Dr Michelle Gold – Head of Unit Palliative Care; [email protected]; 03 9076 6909 or via switchboard 9076 2000

Applications close: Sunday, 2nd August 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.