Role Summary:
- Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
- Salary: HM12–HM20 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health has 35+ Medical Hospital Medical Officer (BPT2) positions available for the 2027 Clinical Year.
Western Health offers a highly supportive, clinically rich, and professionally exciting environment in which to train. A dedicated education program tailored to basic training, includes 4 hours per week of structured teaching, in addition to Grand rounds, simulation-based training, and numerous professional development workshops.
All Basic Physician Trainees are provided rotations through the Greater Western Consortium (GWC) comprising Western Health (Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Williamstown Hospital), Melbourne Health (RMH), and Ballarat Health Service.
Rotations available to BPT2s include:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- Hospital in the Home
- Intensive Care
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Medicine
- General and Specialty Medicine Cover/Nights
Rotations are allocated via a preference-based system, with pre-determined annual rotational planners, ensuring a breadth of exposure and achievement of BPT training requirements.
Applications:
Western Health Basic Physician Training (BPT) positions are recruited as part of the PMCV Matching. Applicants must apply to both PMCV and Western Health. Please note, PMCV eligibility criteria apply.
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 assessments
About you:
- A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
- Current Australian medical registration
- Clinical competence as required for level of position
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to professional development
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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-centered 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 assisting in the clinical management of patients, 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 21 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Medical Workforce Unit 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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