Location: Multiple Western Health Sites (Bacchus Marsh, Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospitals)
Employment Type: Fixed Term (until February 2028), Full Time
Salary: HM11-HM16 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health are seeking applications from experience medical practitioners for Hospital Medical Officer positions as part of our mid-year intake for 2026.

Opportunities are available for 6, 12 and/or 18-month appointments depending on successful candidate preferences. Rotations available between August 2026 to February 2027 will be limited to gaps within our training streams (GP & Community, Medical and Surgical streams).

Please note, applications to these positions are for 2026 commencement, if seeking an appointment commencing February 2027, please refer to our 2027 opportunities.

Western Health offers a supported training environment where Senior Medical Staff make an effort to know you personally. Junior doctors are also supported by dedicated Directors of Clinical Training and Medical Education Officers.

Key responsibilities:

Work under the supervision and support of the registrar or consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure
Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via a mid and end of term unit assessment

About you:

Hold or be eligible for medical registration with AHPRA
Have completed a minimum of 2 years full time medical employment post Primary Medical Degree (MBBS), and
Have worked full-time in a hospital based medical role for at least 3 months in the past 6 months.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about medical education, training and compassionate patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jay Sangwan via Jay.Sangwan@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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