Bayside Health in Victoria's Frankston area invites applications for a General Surgeon to join the Peninsula Care Group. The role supports the GS1 Upper GI service and the Acute General Surgery Unit, with regular theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and MDT involvement.

You will participate in Morbidity and Mortality meetings, ward rounds, and departmental activities, while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across public health sites.

• Employment status and hours: 19 hours per week .50FTE


• Located in: Frankston


• Classification: HN18 - HN58

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.

Peninsula Care Group provides surgical services to public patients across two sites: Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical Centre. Peninsula University Hospital operates 10 operating theatres, including a dedicated Emergency Theatre and an Interventional Vascular Suite. Frankston Public Surgical Centre operates an additional five operating theatres, including one Endoscopy Theatre.

The successful candidate will be appointed to General Surgery Unit 1 (GS1) and the Acute General Surgery Unit (AGSU). GS1 provides specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) surgical services and comprises four Oesophagogastric Surgeons and three Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgeons.

The successful applicant will be allocated regular operating theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, and dedicated clinical support time. Attendance and active participation in departmental Morbidity and Mortality meetings, unit meetings, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings are expected requirements of the role.

• FRACDS (or equivalent) and current CPD certification


• Post-fellowship HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery training (AANZHPBA fellowship or equivalent)


• Eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner


• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice


• Commitment to customer service


• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction


• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking


• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing


• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots


• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport


• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program


• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners


• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

Please refer to Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page:

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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.

The MS and Neuroimmunology Service at The Alfred was established in late 2017 and has dramatically expanded so that it is now one of the largest MSNI units in Australia. The program delivers a comprehensive research and clinical service that now encompasses outpatient clinics 4 days a week across Alfred campuses. The Alfred MSNI Service pioneered a multi-disciplinary service representing the best international practice in MS and Neuroimmunology. This includes a Director of MSNI, a Head of Neuroimmunology and 8 additional consultants. The multidisciplinary team includes two clinical MSNI nurses, two research nurses, physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, dietetics, and an NDIS support team from a partner organisation, MSPlus.

Applications are invited for a Locum Specialist in Neurology - MSNI (Fractional), to provide leave backfill from December 2026 to May 2027.
This position is for 10.5 hours per week.

Appointees must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Neurology (specifically MS and Neuroimmunology) is required as well as meeting Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Neurology.

Prof Anneke van der Walt, Director of MSNI via email:

Tuesday, 10th 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.

• Located at Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital
• Salary Packaging Benefits
• Registrar Year 1 (HM25) - Registrar Year 6 and thereafter (HM30)

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 focussed 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.

• Provide medical care of critically ill patients under direction of the Senior Medical Staff.
• Ensure treating specialist is appraised of all significant changes in any patient under their care.
• Proactively deal with Patient Safety, Clinical Risk (including involvement in Mortality Review for all patient deaths under their care), Quality Improvement, Customer Relations, and Infection Control issues as they relate to patients under their care: including the specific notification of all Incidents or Near Misses relating to patients under their care.
• Initiate, implement and monitor management of patients under supervision, incorporating
• appropriate testing and investigation.
• Support the development of an evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach with their patients.
• Support the development of relevant research activities; and ensure that all proposed research proposals are forwarded to the Human Research Ethics Committee for approval
• Support implementation of an education program for Residents, Interns and medical students in conjunction with the Manager Medical Workforce Unit, Director of Clinical Training and Monash University staff.
• Regularly attend, actively participate in service meetings and clinical audit activities convened by the Clinical Director, multidisciplinary team members or Education lead.
• Demonstrate positive workplace behaviours and relationships at all times
• Ability to work as an effective member of an inter disciplinary team
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence-based practice
• Australian and New Zealand trained Medical Graduates: General Registration with AHPRA and who have completed a minimum of 4 years full time medical employment post registration, with at least two years in the Australian or New Zealand hospital system as well as minimum of 6 months experience in Critical Care Medicine
• International Medical Graduates: Limited/Provisional Registration with AHPRA (Successful completion of AMC MCQ Part 1 and Part 2) who has completed a minimum of 4 years full time medical employment post registration with at least two years in the Australian or New Zealand and a minimum of one year experience in Critical Care Medicine

• Registration as a trainee with College of Intensive Care Medicine
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 08 November 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement for salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Bayside Health is advertising a Registrar role spanning HM25 to HM30, located at Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital. The role focuses on acute care of critically ill patients under Senior Medical Staff, with emphasis on patient safety, risk management, and education.

We seek Australian/New Zealand trained graduates with strong critical care exposure or International Medical Graduates with provisional registration and relevant experience, joining a large, integrated health service