Role Summary:
- Location: Sunshine/Footscray
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (6-months from 3 August 2026)
- Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Western Health is the major healthcare provider to one of the fastest growing and most diverse regions of Australia.
About Western Health:
Western Health comprises four public hospitals with adult Intensive Care Units based at Sunshine and the newly opened Footscray Hospital. Sunshine ICU is a 25-minute drive from Melbourne CBD and new Footscray ICU is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.
Intensive Care at Western Health:
We provide specialised care to a young patient population with notably high severity of illness scores compared with other metropolitan ICUs. Sunshine ICU has 13 bedspaces admitting approximately 1250 critically ill adults per year (average APACHE3 score is 65). New Footscray ICU has 11 bedspaces and currently admits approximately 900 critically ill adults per year (average APACHE3 score 59.5) with plans to expand its footprint soon.
We admit medical patients together with both elective and emergency surgical patients supporting our specialised surgical services which include Thoracic, Colorectal, Vascular, and Upper GI surgery. We are proud to have an established multidisciplinary Cardiogenic Shock Service including the provision of Mechanical Cardiac Support in the form of Impella. We also admit a significant number of complex critically unwell obstetric patients at Sunshine ICU supporting our colleagues at the co-located Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
Both sites are accredited by the CICM for General Training, as well as by ACEM, RACP and ANZCA.
Why do registrars enjoy training at Western Health?
ICU Registrars at Western Health gain a wide range of experience in adult intensive care medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. Individual professional development is supported by an engaged medical and nursing group, a proactive team of Supervisors of Training, and a mentorship programme. ICU registrars enjoy the individualised approach, balancing autonomy with support to improve their clinical, communication and procedural skills in our ICUs. In addition to registrars, there is at least one HMO rostered to each ICU at all times.
What do we offer our ICU trainees at Western Health?
Individualised Opportunities:
- One Transition Year Fellow appointment at Sunshine ICU to an eligible CICM trainee
- Senior Registrar roles for suitable CICM trainees
- Part time training is also available
CICM Accredited Rotations in:
- Anaesthesia
- Paediatric Ward Medicine
- Paediatric & Adult Emergency Medicine
- Adult Internal Medicine
- Rural Medicine
A customized registrar teaching program:
Run by our team of Intensivists comprising of the following:
- Protected weekly teaching program covering ALS, Airway skills, teamwork, and communication, together with the core ICU Curriculum
- Sim based teaching within the state-of-the-art simulation centres at Sunshine Hospital and New Footscray Hospital
- Dedicated consultant led primary examination teaching program
- CVC workshop – hands on, consultant led small group learning. Run twice yearly
- Scheduled BASIC course twice yearly
- VICEN - participation is routinely incorporated into the academic timetable
Additional weekly educational activities include:
- Multidisciplinary Mortality & Morbidity Audits
- Interesting case sessions
- Journal Club
- Echocardiography teaching
- Consultant led infectious disease/ICU meetings
- Registrar led weekly teaching program for ICU HMOs
A number of WH ICU’s senior medical staff are current or past examiners for the CICM primary or fellowship exams.
Research Opportunities:
We are a member of the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group, with dedicated research coordinators and a research program including large ANZICS trials as well as local studies. Registrars are encouraged to participate in research, and the opportunity exists to complete your formal project under the supervision of experienced and enthusiastic Intensivists at Western Health.
How to Apply:
Please ensure your application includes your CV, your cover letter and a minimum of two (2) written references
Click here for the Position Description.
Click here for the Referee Form.
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. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
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 specialized intensive 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 14 June 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Dr James Douglas (Recruitment Coordinator & Co-Supervisor of Training) [email protected]
Dr KJ Farley (Lead Supervisor of Training & Recruitment) [email protected]
Dr Carys Lloyd Jones (Recruitment) [email protected]
Ms Jo Andress (ICU Administration Assistant) [email protected] or 0468 657 068
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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