Title:  2026 BPT3

Basic Physician Training Year 3

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• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. Eastern Health provides a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and has a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers, and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health invites applications for the position of Basic Physician Trainee (BPT3) in Adult Medicine. This role offers a well-supported training and education program to facilitate exam success and professional development. Trainees are supervised by experienced Educational Supervisors and multiple National Examiners who provide mentorship and clinical guidance.

As a BPT3, you will manage the assessment, treatment, and discharge of general and designated specialty medicine patients. You will also oversee HMOs and interns and undertake mandatory Registrar rotations within Eastern Health, including at Latrobe Regional Health Service.

The successful applicant will be required to register with and complete the requirements of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Basic Physician Training Program, reporting to the Director of Physician Education on all training matters.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current general registration with AHPRA
• Have successfully completed at least 2 years of Basic Training and have it accredited with RACP by Feb 2026.
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation Handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Julie Gibbs

Contact Number: 9194 7597

Contact Email: ehbptrecruitment@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 23/11/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day