Job Description
Rural Generalist Staff Specialist – GP or Physician
Gippsland Southern Health Service – Leongatha VIC
Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program
Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches
Short-term accommodation options may be available to assist with relocation at a reduced cost
About Us
Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a Fellow with rural generalist career ambitions to embed into a new medical workforce model within a strong multidisciplinary culture. The predominant position on the ward (20 beds) with opportunities within our health service for exposure to (or work in) urgent care, anaesthetics, obstetrics, neonatal resuscitation, procedural work, aged care and medical administration.
About You
Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Experience in the provision of generalist medicine
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to education and training
Understand clinical and quality requirements within the Victorian public health system
Interpersonal skills that promote effective teamwork and patient safety
Current and satisfactory National Police Records Check
Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
Equity and Accessibility Commitment
GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if you need support throughout our recruitment process.
Please advise in your cover letter if you currently work for any of the following organisations: Alfred Health, Peninsular Health, Bass Coast Health or Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service.
The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. For more information about the position, please contact Kirstin Anderson (Medical Workforce Lead) on P:
03 5667 5*** or ***************@gshs.com.au
Applications close
Friday 26th December 2025 . GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply via the quick apply button as soon as possible.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 11, 2025
Job Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Melbourne, au
Company:
Gippsland Southern Health Service
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