2026 Paediatric Chief Registrar

2026 Paediatric Chief Registrar

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Classification range HM25 to HM30

About the role

We are seeking a senior registrar to join our team for 2026 in the Chief Registrar role.  This position is full-time and will suit senior trainees wishing to develop leadership, independent clinical skills, and gain exposure to safety & quality and organisational operations as a transition to consultant role. The position includes 2 x outpatient clinics weekly (one general medical and one developmental), overnight first on-call (with close consultant back-up), ward-based supervision and oversight of JMS, and mentorship/support for the JMS team. The Chief Paediatric Registrar works closely and collaboratively with the consultant team.

Applications will only be considered via the Victorian centralised application pathway for paediatric registrar positions.  Information can be found at www.vprat.org  and the application is to be submitted via https://vpat.au   

Applications will be open from 30 June 2025 – 28th July 2025 and must be submitted via VPAT.

Sunshine Hospital serves a large paediatric population. There is a Children's Ward with a mixture of medical and surgical patients, admitting 5,000 children per year.  There are approximately 30,000 Paediatric Emergency presentations per year, and General Paediatrics works closely with the team in the Paediatric Emergency department.  There is a busy Paediatric Outpatient unit, and trainees get plenty of opportunity for exposure to outpatient medicine.  There are also a number of paediatric subspecialty outpatients including cardiology, allergy, adolescent medicine, dermatology, mental health, neurology, and endocrinology.  The position is accredited by the RACP for core Advanced Training in General Paediatrics (without perinatal).

Key responsibilities:

Notable features of the department and position include:

• Daily consultant ward rounds.  Ability for the chief registrar to independently run ward rounds and take consultant call with supervisor support and mentorship.
• Exposure to a wide range of inpatient and outpatient situations requiring independent decision making, with dedicated admin time.
• Teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff seconded from Western Health and Royal Children’s Hospital is an important role of the position, and the chief registrar will also take medical student tutorials.  The Chief Registrar assists in planning the educational program for the department, with support from consultants.
• Involvement in safety and quality for paediatrics including M&M, procedure and guideline development, and parent information leaflets.  Opportunity to be involved in other areas of departmental administration and governance.
• Active teaching and research programs in place with expectation of contributions by the successful applicant.  Simulation scenarios are regularly run on the ward and there is opportunity to become involved with the faculty/running of these simulations for a trainee wishing to pursue this.
• Organisation of the annual FRACP examination locally, with close support from our consultant team to achieve this.
• Time and opportunity to explore a special interest within General Paediatrics. 

About you:

• A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
• Current Australian medical registration and registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the relevant training or post-fellowship program
• Clinical competence as required for level of position
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Prior experience at Western Health is desirable, but not essential

Position Description

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 developing leadership, independent clinical skills, and gaining exposure to safety & quality and organisational operations, 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 28 July 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Dr Alison Pearce
Phone: 0466 801 565
Email: Alison.Pearce@wh.org.au

Alternate Contact: Jacinta Stewart
Phone: (03) 9055 2446
Email: Jacinta.Stewart@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.