Professor and Director of HIV Medicine

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 Role

Applications are invited for the position of Professor and Director of HIV Medicine at Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health and Monash University.

The Professor Director of HIV Medicine will provide strategic, clinical and academic leadership across Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group and Monash University to deliver the Victorian HIV Service. The statewide service is considered a national leader in HIV care, research and teaching and it is expected that the role will continue to enhance the Victorian and National leadership in the care of people living with HIV and the prevention of HIV.

The role calls for a visionary leader and accomplished manager with extensive expertise in HIV Medicine. Ideally, they will also possess a national/international reputation for academic excellence as evidenced by publications, grants and other scholarly achievements.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• Appointees must be 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 specialising in Infectious Diseases or Sexual Health Medicine, or equivalent for overseas candidates.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to the specialty and role.
• Meets Bayside Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Infectious Diseases or Sexual Health medicine
• Relevant experience in a major teaching hospital with substantial clinical experience in HIV Medicine and demonstrated innovative capabilities and outcomes in that discipline.
• Experience and productivity in leading research and involvement in education
• Demonstrated leadership in the delivery of clinical services
• 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.

This appointment will be made by a joint Alfred Care Group/Monash University selection committee. The appointment will be for a period of up to three years.

Enquiries: Professor Anton Peleg, Program Director Infectious Diseases at Bayside Health via email: [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 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.