Fractional Staff Specialist - General Physician

General Medicine Physician

General & Sub Speciality Medicine

Total of 30.30 (0.8 EFT) as follows:

• 7.6 hours per week (0.2 EFT) fixed term from 2 February 26 to 29 January 2027
• 20.2 hours per week (0.53 EFT) fixed term 2 February 26 to 29 January 27 - Leave replacement
• 2.02 hours per week (0.053EFT fixed term 3 August 26 to 29 January 27 – Leave replacement

Apoplications close 28 November 2025

Join a large regional tertiary referral hospital:

• Grampians Health is a large regional health service with campuses at Ballarat, Horsham, Stawell and Edenhope.
• Work within the CBD of Ballarat

Location:

• Ballarat is one of Victoria’s largest fastest growing inland centres and dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020
• A regional city that offers first class schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.

• Melbourne city centre and Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport is approximately 1 hour from Ballarat with easy access to Geelong, Bendigo and the Western districts and Grampians National Park. Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

About the role

Grampians Health – General Medicine & Subspeciality Medicine have an opportunity to join the General medicine team comprising four General medicine units.  This role will enable participation in the on-call evening and weekend roster, ward service roster and attend general medicine clinic weekly.

Come and join our enthusiastic team of medical professionals at Grampians Health Ballart which covers over 250,000 population in Grampians Region across a large geographical area.  

About you

You will be suitably experienced in the field of General Medicine and be seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hub and spoke health service with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.

As a consultant physician you will be expected to work within your scope of practice and will be subject to Grampians Health Credentialing Committee’s jurisdiction. whist working with us. You will report to the Head of Medicine for operations matters and Clinical Director, Medical Services, GH for Professional ones.

The General Medicine Department

The General Medicine Team at Grampians Health are an integral part of the health care treating team and sits within the Hospitals East Directorate. The General Medical Unit has approximately 120 inpatients each day across two campuses and seven general medical units.

The Internal Medicine Service provides general medicine that also oversees gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, rheumatology and obstetric medicine. In addition, there are independent respiratory, nephrology, oncology, haematology and cardiology units providing a weekday and on-call service. General Medicine is also well supported by geriatrics, palliative care and rehabilitation services as well as a hospital-in-the-home service that functions across our campuses.

To view a copy of the position description click here

Interested?

Click APPLY or contact If you have any further enquiries please contact A/Professor Rob MacGinley, Clinical Director Medicine & Continuing Care 03 5320 4322 for a confidential discussion

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola

Edenhope region

Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope.  It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope

Stawell Region

Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell

Ararat Region

Ararat has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat is the gateway to the Grampians Region and is characterised by stunning horizons, mountain scapes and a strong sense of community.

Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. To learn more about Ararat please click – Visit Ararat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.