Title: General Surgeon - Upper GI & Hepatobiliary
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
General Surgeon - Upper GI & Hepatobiliary
- Employment Type: Fractional /Fixed Term Part Time /Internal Locum
- Location: Eastern Health
- Close to Cafes / Work Life Balance
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have 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 is seeking an experienced and dedicated General Surgeon with expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) and Hepatobiliary Surgery to join our multidisciplinary team. This role involves delivering high-quality surgical care to a diverse patient population, while contributing to the training, supervision, and development of junior medical staff.
The position includes leave cover responsibilities and vacant clinical sessions within the Upper GI and Hepatobiliary service.
We are also seeking candidates with a demonstrated interest in clinical research, quality improvement, and service development initiatives, who can contribute to advancing patient outcomes and standards of care.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current specialist registration with AHPRA
- Post Graduate qualifications in Upper GI & Hepatobiliary
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high-quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
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!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching 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 (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
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 to view the position description
Contact Person: Sayed Hassen
Contact Number: 0448 957 566
Contact Email: akhtar.sayedhassen@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 7 August 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
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