# Geriatrician - Private Hospital - Regional Victoria

> Mediix · Melbourne, Australia · — · Posted 2026-04-29

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### Consultant Geriatrician – Private Practice Opportunity (Regional Victoria)

**Your Future. Your Practice. Your Growth.**

We are currently representing a well-established private hospital in regional Victoria seeking a **FRACP-qualified Geriatrician** to establish and grow a private practice within a modern, supportive hospital environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a specialist looking to build a sustainable private practice with strong institutional backing, guaranteed income support, and long-term service development potential.

### The Hospital

This contemporary private facility forms part of a leading national healthcare group and services a large regional catchment across North East Victoria.

Key features include:

-   30+ inpatient beds including dedicated rehabilitation capacity
-   High Dependency Unit
-   Multiple operating theatres
-   Strong nursing leadership and full allied health support
-   Established referral pathways across a broad regional network

The hospital is committed to specialist-led service development and collaborative, patient-centred care.

### The Opportunity

The incoming Geriatrician will establish a private consulting practice within the hospital and provide inpatient and outpatient geriatric services.

This is an independent VMO-style arrangement where you will bill patients directly, supported by:

-   Guaranteed income for the first 12 months while building your practice
-   Consulting rooms and practice management support
-   Marketing assistance to promote your services to local GPs and specialists
-   Access to an established referral network
-   Relocation and accommodation assistance available

There is strong immediate demand, with future succession planning opportunities due to an ageing VMO group in the region.

### Lifestyle Benefits

This role offers the perfect blend of professional autonomy and regional lifestyle:

-   Thriving regional community with excellent schools and family amenities
-   Close proximity to wineries, national parks, and outdoor recreation
-   Easy access to Melbourne (approximately 2hours)
-   Relaxed pace of life without compromising on professional scope

Ideal for specialists seeking meaningful community impact with lifestyle balance.

### Essential Criteria

-   FRACP – Geriatric Medicine
-   Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
-   Unrestricted Medicare billing
-   Experience in both inpatient and outpatient geriatric care
-   Interest in developing and expanding geriatric services

### Why Consider This Role?

✔ Guaranteed income security in year one  
✔ Private practice autonomy with corporate support  
✔ Strong regional referral demand  
✔ Long-term service growth potential  
✔ Lifestyle-driven relocation opportunity

If you are an experienced Geriatrician considering a move into private practice or seeking a regional leadership opportunity, I would welcome a confidential discussion - ania@mediix.com.au

## Apply

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