Palliative Medicine Physician

Position overview. Employment Type: Fulltime, (76 hours per fortnight), On-going position. Location: Warrnambool Campus. Commencement: 1 March 2027Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience About the role. South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Palliative Medicine Physician, to join our multidisciplinary team and provide exceptional specialist palliative care services across the south-west region of Victoria.

As a Palliative Medicine Physician, you will:Deliver specialist inpatient, outpatient, and community-based palliative care services.Provide clinical leadership and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams.Contribute to quality improvement, service development, and strategic planning.Support education and training of medical, nursing, and allied health staff.

Participate in on-call and clinical governance activities as required.Collaborate closely with regional healthcare providers to ensure integrated and patient-centred care.What you bring. To be successful in this role, you will have:Registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia.

Fellowship of the Chapter of Palliative Medicine via the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP/ FAChPM), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised in Australia.Demonstrated expertise in Palliative Medicine and a commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care.Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Experience in, or enthusiasm for, medical education, mentoring, research and service development.A commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of people across our region.What we offer. You will enjoy benefits such as:Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.

Internal and external professional development opportunities. Ongoing clinical supervisionA range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs. Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are. As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

Learn more about SWH here.SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/How to apply. Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 29 November 2026.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists Victorian Public Health Sector AMA Victoria ASMOF Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record Check.

Employee Working with Children's Check, where required. Current Immunisation status. Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: [email protected]