Duty Medical Officer

Medical Officer

📍 Yarrawonga, Victoria

🕒 Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Part-time considered

📄 Classification based on experience

Step Into a Role That Truly Makes a Difference — in a Community That Values You

Yarrawonga Health is currently seeking a committed and capable Duty Medical Officer to join our clinical team, based in beautiful Yarrawonga, Victoria, along the Murray River. This role is ideal for a medical practitioner seeking to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a regional setting across our Urgent Care Centre, Acute Ward, and Residential Aged Care Facilities, including any secondment sites.

As the Duty Medical Officer, you will be leading a dedicated team of multidisciplinary team that’s passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare to our local community. You will be a solo practitioner with robust referral pathways to larger regional health services.

About the Role

In this dynamic position, you will:

• Assess and manage patients across Acute and Urgent Care emergency
• Provide urgent medical assistance to residential aged care as required
• Apply evidence-based clinical practice in planning and delivering treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement, teaching, and safe patient care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation, handovers, and discharge summaries
• Undertake on-call requirements (for predominantly Triage Categories 1-3, Categories 4-5 are nursing led and assisted by VVED)

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent), recognised by the Australian Medical Council
• General Registration with APHRA
• Successful completion of Australian Medical Council (AMC) Part 1 and Part 2 Exams
• Clinical experience of 5 years or more in general acute and/or emergency medicine.

Desirable:

• Fellowship with ACEM, RACGP or RACP
• Experience working in a rural or regional healthcare setting
• Previous clinical experience in the Australian healthcare system

Key Skills & Attributes

We’re seeking a candidate who:

• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and safe prescribing practices
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across disciplines
• Is adaptable and compassionate, especially in acute or palliative settings
• Can work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment
• Is committed to ongoing learning and reflective clinical practice

Compliance Requirements

Before commencement, candidates will need to provide or be willing to obtain:

• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check
• Evidence of required vaccinations (in line with current public health directives)

Why Join Yarrawonga Health?

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging, novated leasing & ADOs
• Relocation and resettling support for eligible candidates
• A lifestyle like no other: water sports, wine regions, snowfields, and a welcoming community all within reach
• Be part of a health service that is growing, evolving, and making an impact

Your Community, Your Career

Yarrawonga Health is more than a workplace—it’s a chance to make a meaningful contribution in a community that truly appreciates it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Yarrawonga Health Careers Portal and include:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV/resume
• A response to the Selection Criteria

📩 For more information, contact: Junyi Shi, Executive Director Medical Services on email junyi.shi@yh.org.au

Applications close: 7th September 2025

Join Yarrawonga Health — where your work has purpose, and your career has room to grow.