Locum Specialist in Breast Endocrine Surgery and General Surgery (Fractional)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service 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.

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service 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.

Department

The Department of General Surgery at Alfred Health is a leading tertiary surgical service and one of Australia’s busiest. Based at both The Alfred Hospital and Sandringham Hospital, the department provides comprehensive elective and emergency general surgical care alongside subspecialty expertise including upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, and trauma surgery. The department is strongly committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research, working closely with the Monash University School of Clinical Sciences.

The Breast and Endocrine Unit at Alfred Health provides specialist surgical care for breast and endocrine conditions, including thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. The unit offers rapid assessment, multidisciplinary cancer care, and timely surgery, supported by a team of surgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists, and pathologists. It combines clinical excellence with research and teaching, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centred care.

The Role

Applications are open for a Locum Specialist in to join the Breast, Endocrine, and General Surgery  Unit at Alfred Health. The position is to cover leave from 26 January 2026 to 22 February 2027 for 8 hours per week.

Skills and Experience 

The successful applicant will be a fully qualified and AHPRA-registered medical practitioner with Fellowship of RACS. They will have relevant experience in Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery, meet Alfred Health credentialing standards, and be able to participate in the overnight on call roster. Teaching, and involvement in research are highly desirable. Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and collaborative problem-solving skills are essential to work effectively across teams.

Applicationse close:  Monday 8th December 
Enquiries: Professor Jonathan Serpell via [email protected]

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au