Title:  Hospital in the Home (HITH) Consultant

Hospital in the Home (HITH) Consultant

• Zero Hour Internal Locum 
• Work across Eastern Health (Box Hill, Maroondah, Angliss, Blackburn, Lilydale, Healesville) and provide care in patients homes
• Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Consultant to join Eastern Health’s HITH service, providing high-quality acute care in patient’s homes.

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

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Eastern Health as a Hospital in the Home (HITH) Consultant, where you will play a key role in delivering acute, hospital‑substitution care to patients in their homes and in the HITH clinic. This senior medical position suits specialists from a range of disciplines—including Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine—who are passionate about providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care across diverse and often complex medical and surgical presentations.

As a HITH Consultant, you will apply advanced clinical skills, lead and support Registrars, collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the ongoing growth, innovation and research that shape contemporary virtual care models. If you are committed to excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are motivated to help drive safe, effective, home‑based acute care, we encourage you to apply and join us in working toward a healthier community—together.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner  
• Post Graduate qualifications as a Fellow of RACP, ACEM, or RACGP
• A strong commitment to high quality care and clinical proficiency across common HITH presentations
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach
• The ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural and psychosocial backgrounds
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork
• Highly developed leadership experience and standards of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail
• Motivation to support and develop the HITH service and contribute to evolving models of care
• Compliance with CPD requirements, valid medical indemnity and a current driver’s licence

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 

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 applications

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 the position description link

Contact Person: Senior Medical Workforce Unit

Contact Number: 9895 3469

Contact Email: MWUSeniorMedicalWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 03/04/2026

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]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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