Fractional Staff Specialist

Grampians Health

Geriatric specialist delivering complex hospital and community care across Grampians Health’s regional Victorian services. Leading multidisciplinary teams, telehealth assessments, and Hospital Without Walls care.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeBallarat • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geriatric and complex care, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary team leadership, telehealth assessment, and evidence-based practice. Committed to quality improvement and effective communication in both hospital and community settings.

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MBBS Or Equivalent DegreeCurrent Medical Registration In AustraliaFellowship Of The Royal Australasian College Of Physicians (FRACP)Demonstrated Experience In Medical Assessment And Clinical Management Of Complex Older PatientsAbility To Lead A Multidisciplinary Team

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Hard Skills

Complex Care ManagementTelehealth AssessmentPatient Care DocumentationEvidence-Based PracticeClinical Management Of Acute And Chronic Disorders

Soft Skills

Excellent Written Communication SkillsExcellent Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Work As Part Of A Team

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Fellowship Of The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners (FRACGP)Satisfactory Police Records CheckImmunisation ClearanceWorking With Children CheckNDIS Worker Screening Check

Industry Keywords

Geriatric MedicineMultidisciplinary TeamQuality ImprovementCommunity-Based ServicesPatient Consultation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist geriatric and complex care to patients across the Grampians region in hospital and community settings
Provide direct and remote telehealth assessment, complex management planning, prescribing and collaborative team decision-making
Lead and support the multidisciplinary team to achieve documented patient and team goals
Coordinate care with nursing, allied health, diagnostic and community services
Supervise, teach and mentor junior medical staff allocated to Hospital Without Walls and Geriatric Medicine
Work with clinicians across the region to develop and deliver community-based services
Contribute to education, collaborative strategic planning, policy and procedure development, quality improvement and patient consultation
Ensure complete, high-quality patient-care documentation and evidence-based practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

MBBS or equivalent degree
Current medical registration in Australia
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Royal Colleges
Demonstrated experience and skills in the medical assessment and clinical management of complex older patients
Detailed knowledge of the investigation and management of acute and chronic medical disorders
Understanding of the impact of illness, disability and ageing on patients and their families
Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and operate effectively at a senior clinical level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Commitment to quality improvement, ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
Satisfactory police records check
Immunisation clearance
Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check
Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Research, education and conference support
Lifestyle benefits of regional Victoria, with strong links to well-developed tertiary services