Hospital Medical Officer

Why This Role Matters
• Provides critical frontline hospital medical support in a 295-bed acute care setting
• Ensures safe and timely management of general medical and surgical patients
• Strengthens rapid response systems as a MET first responder
• Supports delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job Description
• Position: Hospital Medical Officer (RMO/Registrar)
• Location: Wantirna, Melbourne VIC
• Employment Type: Casual or Part-time
• Shifts: Predominantly 12-hour night shifts with some 12-hour day shifts
• Contract Duration: Available now through July 2026
• Work Setting: 295-bed hospital environment

Key Features of the Role:
• Competitive hourly rate: $130–$150 per hour
• Night shift remuneration up to $150/hr inclusive of Super, exclusive of GST
• Dedicated HMO office with overnight facilities
• Exposure to both general medical and surgical ward patients
• Direct collaboration with VMOs, ICU Senior Registrar, and nursing teams
• Opportunity to work across Wantirna and Moorabbin (Victoria)

Responsibilities
• Undertake standard ward-based medical and surgical HMO duties
• Collaborate with VMOs and nursing staff for coordinated patient care
• Act as MET first responder for unstable ward patients
• Assess, initiate treatment, and escalate to on-site ICU Senior Registrar appropriately
• Maintain accurate documentation and high clinical governance standards
• Ensure efficient and safe delivery of patient-centred care

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• ALS certification or willingness to obtain

Experience and Skills:
• PGY3+
• Unconditional General AHPRA registration (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated strong clinical acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Medical indemnity insurance with appropriate private cover
• Up-to-date vaccinations including COVID-19
• Ability to provide 2 referees for hospital accreditation
• Valid Australian work rights

Age Eligibility:
• Not specified

Salary Insights
• $130 – $150 per hour
• Night shifts remunerated up to $150/hr inclusive of Super (exclusive of GST)
• Casual flexibility with competitive hospital-based rates

Company Overview
Victorian Medical Officers Group is a boutique medical recruitment agency founded and led by an ICU CMO. The organisation maintains exclusive partnerships with selected hospitals and offers structured support, supervision, and advocacy to doctors throughout their placements. VMOG provides flexible hospital opportunities across Victoria, including Wantirna and Moorabbin.

FAQs

1 Is General AHPRA registration mandatory?
Yes, unconditional General AHPRA registration is a mandatory requirement.

2 Can doctors with provisional or limited AHPRA apply?
No, supervised pathways are not available; applicants must hold General AHPRA registration.

3 What level of experience is required?
Minimum PGY3+ is required.

4 What shifts are predominantly offered?
Predominantly 12-hour night shifts with some 12-hour day shifts.

5 Is work available at other locations?
Yes, opportunities are also available in Moorabbin, Victoria.

Application Tips
• Clearly highlight your AHPRA registration status and PGY level
• Mention MET response experience and acute ward exposure
• Include ALS certification status in your CV
• Ensure referees are hospital-based and readily contactable