Fellow in Geriatric Medicine

Fellow in Geriatric Medicine (FIGM) for Greater Victorian Alliance (GVA) Support for career progression and development An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service A strong attitude to teaching and learning Job Reference: 3387 Position Title: Fellow in Geriatric Medicine (FIGM) for Greater Victorian Alliance (GVA) Classification: Registrar Year 5 HM29 – Registrar Year 6 and thereafter HM30 Salary per hour (exc. super): As per award Hours per fortnight: 86 in total across 2 x health services Employment Status: Full Time - Fixed Term (02/02/2026 – 31/01/2027) 1 position available The Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program (VGMTP) delivers a state‑wide training program focused on increasing the geriatric workforce, enhancing Advanced Training quality, improving equitable access to specialist care and providing education to those supporting older people. Central to the program is collaboration across health services to strengthen training opportunities, resulting in significant growth in trainee numbers. The FIGM role supports Advanced Trainees across the alliance to ensure high‑quality training, with particular attention to those based in regional locations. This includes maintaining strong connections with geographically dispersed trainees through on‑site or virtual visits. The initial appointment will be made by the Advisory Committee, with location negotiated across participating Health Services. Future appointments will be managed by the GVA Committee of Management. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health is 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 5,000 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 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 onboarding process. 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 **************@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. Act with RespectX We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr