2026 General Medicine Advanced Trainee
- Location: Sunshine and Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Fixed Term (12 months from August 2026), Full-Time
- Salary: HM25-HM30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health offers a comprehensive advanced training program in General and Acute Care Medicine, including for those undertaking dual training in association with another subspecialty. There are rotations for core General Medicine plus a range of rotations that have previously been accredited as general medicine-related and subspecialty terms, including acute terms.
The General Internal Medicine Unit operates across the two campuses - Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals - operating ten General Medicine inpatient teams and admitting over 6,000 patients a year over both sites. A large proportion of the teams are ward-based.
There is a senior medical registrar based at both Sunshine and Footscray Hospital. These roles provide managerial support to the General Internal Medicine service at each site and an inpatient consultation service. The Senior Medical Registrar at Sunshine also supports the Obstetric Medicine Service. Both senior medical registrars work closely with the Director of Physician Education to organise preparation for the RACP written and clinical examinations and coordinate Western Health as a site for the RACP clinical examination.
The ED Liaison registrars at Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals receive referrals from ED to General Internal Medicine, manages acutely unwell GIM inpatients in the ED and provides a medical consults service for inpatients of other units in the ED.
Advanced physician trainees in GACM also participate in the after-hours clinical lead rosters, providing clinical oversight and support to junior medical staff and supporting the ICU Liaison team MET call response.
The advanced trainees in General Internal Medicine work closely with the Head of Unit to ensure an efficient and high-quality service and to supervise and support junior medical staff. Rotations are also available to other specialty medical units at Western Health.
Six-month rotations are offered in the following areas:
- ED Liaison
- Neurology
The General Internal Medicine Unit is closely associated with the University of Melbourne, Western Clinical School and has an active research program and consultants with experience in supporting productive advanced training projects. There are also opportunities for future higher degree research training projects/PhDs.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Officers who:
- Have passed the FRACP written and clinical examinations
- Have completed basic physician training
- Would like to pursue Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine in 2025
Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form is downloaded and forwarded to your three (3) referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned via email to WestIsBest@wh.org.au as close as possible to the nominated closing date.
Key responsibilities:
- Participate in the after-hours Clinical Lead roster
- Quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Day to day management of patients as well as a role in initial assessment of patients referred by other units
- The initiation and interpretation of clinical investigations
- Performance of required clinical procedures with appropriate training and supervision
- Liaison with other team members, and communication with patients and their relatives as required
- Attendance at ward rounds
About you:
- Medical qualification
- Completion of the RACP written and clinical examinations OR equivalent qualification assessed as comparable by the RACP OR completion of RACP written examination and sitting clinical examination during the year appointment
- Current medical registration
- Clinical competence as required for level of position
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to professional development
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 leadership to Junior Medical staff and assisting in the coordination of education and training, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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 11 May 2026.
Enquiries: For further information regarding this role, please contact:
- Dr John Katsoulis (from 3 April 2026 to 13 April 2026) via Switchboard on 03 8345 6666 or email at John.Katsoulis@wh.org.au
- Dr Omar Wahbi Izzettin (from 14 April 2026 to 19 April 2026) via Switchboard on 03 8345 6666 or email at Omar.WahbiIzzettin@wh.org.au
- Dr John Katsoulis (from 20 April 2026 to 3 May 2026) via Switchboard on 03 8345 6666 or email at John.Katsoulis@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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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