Intern/PGY2

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• Full time, fixed term between 4 January 2027 - 4 February 2029
• Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
• $85,201.00 - $90,607.00 + salary packaging + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the department

Austin Health is a major training service for doctors at all stages in their career and specialises in advanced vocational training in most of these specialties, with a central academic role with most Medical Colleges. The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has developed a revised National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (National Framework) for implementation in all states and territories in Australia. The National Framework aims to provide a generalist longitudinal experience for prevocational training that is consistent nationwide. 

About the role 

Applications are now open for Medical Internship at Austin Health in 2027. Seeking 65 enthusiastic Interns to join our Junior Medical Workforce.  This includes dedicated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander intern positions.  Austin Health is pleased to be able to offer 2 year contracts to successful applicants.

During internship and your PGY2 year you will be exposed to a wide variety of exciting rotations.  All roster planners will meet the core requirements of the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training. 

Prevocational PGY1 Interns can expect to receive a comprehensive 5-day orientation and weekly protected intern education sessions, Grand Rounds, Case of the Week Discussions, diverse clinical settings, and unique learning opportunities. 

We have excellent facilities, many research opportunities and friendly supportive staff focused on making your internship and PGY2 years fulfilling and rewarding.

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient centred care.
• Exhibit the embodiment of Austin Health's values in your encounters with patients and their families, colleagues and all other staff.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Display exceptional teamwork and prioritisation skills.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Simone Morgan, Manager - Doctors in Training at Simone.Morgan@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Thursday 4 June 2026