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.
Department
The Department of Gastroenterology is a clinical service at Bayside Health and an academic Department of the Central Clinical School of Monash University. It runs a wide-ranging clinical service across all aspects of gastroenterology. It is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected or established gastrointestinal and liver disease including the appropriate utilisation of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. Clientele include inpatients admitted electively or via the Emergency Department directly to the Gastroenterology Unit or referred for investigation and management from other Units within The Alfred.
About the Role
Applications are invited for the position of Interim Head of Endoscopy at Alfred Care Group. The Interim Head of Endoscopy reports to the Director of Gastroenterology.
Qualifications and Experience:
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.
- Fellowship of the relevant college(s).
- Demonstrated ability to provide strong clinical leadership within an Endoscopy/Gastroenterology service, including fostering a culture of integrity, fairness, and accountability.
- Proven track record in managing resources, budgets, and service delivery targets, with experience leading audits and ensuring compliance with hospital guidelines and policies.
- Experience in strategic service planning and delivery, including developing services in line with organisational priorities, introducing new technologies, and expanding procedural capacity.
- Advanced clinical expertise in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, maintaining contemporary best practice.
- Demonstrated substantial experience as an Interventional Endoscopist
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, quality, safety, and risk management, including participation in morbidity and mortality reviews, accreditation programs, and compliance with national standards.
- Meets Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
- Evidence of contribution to education, training, and supervision of junior medical staff, registrars, and fellows, as well as fostering research opportunities within the department. Candidates with a research higher degree or research track record would be preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, resolve issues constructively, and represent the Unit in internal and external forums.
Enquiries: Prof Alex Boussioutas, Director of Gastroenterology and Program Director of Specialty Medicine via email: [email protected]
Applications close:
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.