2026 Hospital Medical Officer - General Stream
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.
About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About the Opportunity
Monash Health’s General Stream offers an unparalleled variety of rotations, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, and a broad selection of medical and surgical specialties. Whether you're gaining experience in a paediatric ward, working in our dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department, or rotating through one of our accredited emergency departments, you’ll benefit from exposure that supports both Paediatrics and GP training pathways.
We’re proud to foster a culture where Junior Doctors are heard and supported. Our dedicated General Stream Manager works closely with our Doctors sure access to rotations that align with their career goals. This personalised approach empowers our doctors to deliver outstanding care and achieve exceptional outcomes for patients.
At Monash Health, we’re committed to training the next generation of Monash Doctors through high-quality education, strong clinical supervision, and a supportive environment that helps you thrive.
About the Role
As a Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) in the General Stream, you’ll deliver high-quality care across Monash Health’s metropolitan and regional hospitals. You’ll rotate through a variety of medical and surgical units, gaining broad clinical experience while participating in after-hours, weekend, and on-call rosters.
Working under the supervision of senior clinicians, you’ll contribute to patient care, clinical handovers, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with opportunities to support and teach junior staff.
You must be prepared to meet the health service delivery needs, which will include undertaking rotation placements in both metropolitan and regional/rural hospitals, and participation in after-hours, weekend and on call rosters. Contract lengths will vary but can be negotiated for a duration of up to 2 years.
Contracts are flexible, with options available for up to two years, offering stability and career development in a supportive environment.
About You
What you need:
-
Primary Medical Degree - MBBS
-
Previous experience and completion of Internship
-
Current Drivers Licence
-
Australian working rights
-
Hold General, Limited or Provisional AHPRA Medical Registration
-
Applicants must meet a minimum AHPRA Supervision Level of 2
-
Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check
As part of your application, please complete the following link: 2026 Hospital Medical Officer - General Stream (Supporting Information)
Referee Request
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form for each of your two (2) nominated referees.
Once you submit the form, an automated request is sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses are considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kimberley Leyton, JMS R&C Coordinator on (03) 9594 2664 or via email at monashdoctors_recruitment@monashhealth.org.
Position description available by clicking here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close September 15th, 2025.