2026 Hospital Medical Officer - General

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position 

Job Reference: 3529

Position Title: Hospital Medical Officer - General
Classification: HM13 – HM20 (Relevant to year of experience)
Salary per hour (exc. super): As per award
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Full time, Fixed Term

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree with current General Registration with AHPRA
• A minimum of two (2) years’ postgraduate clinical experience

Please Note:

Applications that do not meet the mandatory eligibility criteria outlined above will be automatically deemed ineligible and will not be progressed for review. Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for shortlisting and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At this time, we are not accepting agency-represented applications.

Closing date: 06/04/2026

The General Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) position is an appointment within a highly regarded regional health service and is suitable for applicants seeking broad clinical exposure across a range of acute and subacute specialties.

The role provides a structured training environment with strong clinical support and opportunities to develop core medical competencies.

Available Rotations - Updated 23/03/26:

• Emergency Medicine

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division 

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact us by email at jmorecruitment@bendigohealth.org.au for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

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Please Note: 

Applications that do not meet the mandatory eligibility criteria outlined above will be automatically deemed ineligible and will not be progressed for review. Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for shortlisting and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.