2026 Paediatric Emergency Fellow
Paediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
- Location: Sunshine
- Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time or Job Share
- Salary: Classification HM25 -HM30
About the role
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) to join our team. This role would suit an advanced trainee in PEM through RACP or ACEM pathways. It would also be suitable for ACEM TS3 / TS4 advanced trainees. The appointed fellow will work on the consultant roster with senior support available. There would be weekly non-clinical time allocated for departmental education and administrative roles and the pursuit of individual educational activities such as: airway management, paediatric specialist clinic time or neonatal experience. There is significant opportunity for contribution to research with established links. This role has been created to allow adequate clinical exposure with support as a senior decision maker in Paediatric ED whilst also having time to enhance learning in the breadth of the consultant role.
Notable features of the department and position include:
- 17 paediatric emergency specialists on staff
- PEM Specialist cover 7 days/week onsite 0800-2330 and on-call
- Teaching and supervision of registrars, residents and interns is a key part of the role
- Multi-modal teaching provided in person and via video-links
- Cultural & economic diversity of Melbourne's western suburbs
Educational opportunities:
- Weekly teaching program –
- blended methods with on site and virtual sessions
- shared radiology meeting with paediatric team
- shared education with RCH/Monash/Northern/Austin PEM teams
- Weekly in-situ simulation
- Quarterly PLS course with opportunities to teach
- Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education
- Research program with links to PREDICT
- Close connections with www.dontforgetthebubbles.com with opportunities to publish and contribute to the FOAMed community
Key responsibilities:
- Perform unit duties as delegated by the Unit Head or Receiving Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation
- Ensure notification to the appropriate consultant of patients referred to the Department, and provision of initial assessment of referred patients
- Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Provide supervision for the clinical activities of the junior medical staff on the unit, according to the level of experience of the individual
- Facilitate effective clinical handovers within the Paediatric ED and to external units and providers
- Ensure own health and well-being and seek assistance if impairment in physical or mental health is impacting on job performance
About you
Essential requirements:
- Medical practitioner registration with AHPRA
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to professional development
Trainee Level:
Required experience:
- Paediatric ED experience as a registrar for at least 6 months
- Advanced training in PEM (passed RACP exams or ACEM primary exam)
- APLS course
Desirable
- 6 months of neonatology
- PICU or ICU experience
- Retrieval experience
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 high quality clinical care to the paediatric patients and their families 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: 5 June 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Bindu Bali (bindu.bali@wh.org.au) and Rachel May (rachel.may@wh.org.au) – Co-Directors of Paediatric Emergency
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.