Role Summary:
- Location: Sunshine Hospital (and other Western Health sites, as required)
- Employment Type: Part-Time (32 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
- Salary: HM33-HN59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic General Paediatrician to join our service for 6 months (sabbatical leave cover) from February 2027. The role is diverse and covers inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents.
There are ample opportunities for peer review and discussion, and the unit has a supportive and collegiate culture.
Clinical appointment is 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) for a period of 6 months.
There are 2 to 3 days of ward service (Mon-Wed) every 4 weeks, and weekend on-call is approximately 1:7.
New Fellows are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities:
You will diagnose and manage a broad array of paediatric health issues, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the multicultural paediatric population of Western Melbourne. Paediatricians provide clinical support and supervision of junior medical staff on the inpatient children’s ward and in the general paediatric clinics. You will also provide regular clinical tutorials for our medical students. Experience in leading ward-based in-situ simulation is desirable, but not essential.
About you:
- Recognised FRACP qualifications as a General Paediatrician with experience in managing patients across general, developmental, and behavioural paediatric medicine.
- Recent acute inpatient experience at Senior Registrar or Consultant level.
- Able to contribute to a positive organisational culture and role model professionalism with respect to patient dignity and compassion, effective communication, and ethical clinical care.
- Demonstrated experience in active participation in teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students
- Demonstrated interest and experience in quality and safety activities.
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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 providing comprehensive, compassionate paediatric healthcare, 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 28 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Alison Pearce (Director of Paediatrics) via [email protected].
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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