2026 Unaccredited Obstetric & Gynaecology Registrar, and Associate Training Program (Procedural)

2026 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unaccredited registrar + Associate Training Program (Advanced Procedural) (APTP)

• Location: Sunshine Hospital / Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• Employment Type: Temporary Full- Time
• Salary: HM25 – HM30

About the role

Are you a passionate junior doctor with Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) experience looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Western Health's Women’s Health team is excited to welcome enthusiastic junior medical staff for the 2026 clinical year, commencing on February 2nd, 2026.

Western Health offers comprehensive women’s health services across our network, encompassing a tertiary level service at the state-of-the-art Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) at Sunshine Hospital and a lower acuity service at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.

About our services:

Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC), Sunshine Hospital: Opened in 2019, JKWC is a purpose-built facility equipped with cutting-edge technology. We proudly care for over 6,500 mothers annually and house a comprehensive tertiary team including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetric Medicine, Obstetric Anaesthesia, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our Gynaecology services span general gynaecology, gynae-oncology, urogynaecology, and minimally invasive surgery.

Bacchus Marsh Hospital: Joining the Western Health network in 2021, our lower-risk maternity service is poised for significant growth, anticipating approximately 1,000 births annually. The expanding gynaecology service supports a substantial number of theatre sessions and extensive ambulatory services.

We are offering the following positions in 2026:

• O&G Un-Accredited Registrar Positions: Ideal for doctors intending to pursue RANZCOG specialist training or establish a career as a Medical Officer within O&G.
• Associate Training Program (Advanced Procedural) Registrar Positions: Designed for candidates aiming to complete the APTP as part of their General Practice or Rural Generalist training, with a future focus on GP-Obstetrics or rural generalist practice.

Both roles provide invaluable opportunities to develop skills across the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As part of our commitment to education, all registrars actively participate in our structured teaching program, an integral component of our accredited RANZCOG training status. Successful applicants aspiring to vocational training will receive strong support from the unit in their application, contingent on their commitment to service delivery and demonstrated O&G proficiency.

Key responsibilities:

As an Unaccredited Junior Registrar, you can expect to gain experience in diverse areas, including:

• Providing care at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
• Contributing as a junior registrar within one of our four team-based general O&G units.
• Managing labour ward and acute receiving duties.
• Participating in night duty (on call with senior support from a Level 5/6 Registrar).
• Elective Caesarean Section lists.
• Working in our Emergency Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EDOG) service.
• Contributing to the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS).
• Conducting antenatal clinics.
• Working within the Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC).
• Participating in gynaecology outpatient clinics.
• Gaining surgical experience in gynaecology operating theatres (including minor procedures and potential co-rostering on more complex lists with RANZCOG trainees).

Furthermore, there may be opportunities to gain exposure to specialist services such as pelvic floor disorders, gynae-oncology, infertility, maternal-fetal medicine, and endoscopic surgery.

About you:

• A primary medical qualification (e.g., MBBS, MD) or equivalent, as recognised by AHPRA.
• Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without any conditions on practice.
• A minimum of 18 months of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the HMO, SHMO, or Junior Registrar level.

Important note to applicants:

• Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to three (3) Referees for completion.
• It is preferable that at least one (1) referee must be from an Australian training hospital and the referee has been involved as a direct supervisor/line manager within the last 24 months.
• The completed form is to be returned to Western Health as an email attachment to Jacinta Stewart at Western Health Jacinta.Stewart@wh.org.au prior to the nominated closing date. 
• Please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and Preferences Form via Mercury.
• Applications close 04/07/2025, with interviews offered within 2 weeks.

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 skills across the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 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: 4 July 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Sofia Walker via 9055 2400 or Sofia.walker@wh.org.au.

Alternatively, contact Dr Kate Morris via Kate.Morris@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.