2027 Critical Care HMO (PGY3+)

• Location: Sunshine, Footscray & Williamstown Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
• Salary: HM11–HM20 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

There are eight (8) Critical Care HMO positions, including rotations across Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, and Williamstown Nights:

• 4 x Anaesthesia Stream
• 2 x Intensive Care Stream
• 2 x Emergency Medicine Stream

Rotation order is fixed to ensure that prevocational training requirements are met for applications in the subsequent year. Each specialty college specifies minimum experience requirements for eligibility. The rotation structure has therefore been designed to ensure that trainees in each stream meet the relevant college eligibility criteria.

The year comprises of the following rotations:

The nights rotation is generally based at Williamstown Hospital. There is no after-hours operating at this site, with the role primarily involving covering the surgical ward and sub-acute medical wards.

The selection process for these positions is highly competitive.  Appointments are based on a combination of curriculum vitae (CV), references, and interview performance.  As Western Health typically interviews only up to one fifth of applicants, it is important to ensure that your CV clearly outlines all relevant experience, including: clinical exposure, courses, academic awards and honours, research activity, philanthropic work, and broader hospital involvement.  Please note that all applicants invited to interview may be required to provide evidence supporting the items listed on their CV.

Critical Care HMOs will work under appropriate senior supervision during their rotations – including consultant-led care in Anaesthesia, and senior registrar and consultant oversight in ICU and ED.  Within this supported environment, successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate a junior registrar approach to their work. Professionalism, initiative, reliability, and a willingness to learn are therefore essential attributes.

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.
• Undertake clinical assessments of urgent and non-urgent patients within clinically appropriate time frames and participate in the ordering and interpretation of clinical investigations, ensuring communication of abnormal results.
• Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via a mid and end of term unit assessment

About you:

• Medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completion, or expected completion by the commencement of the position, of PGY1 and PGY2 in accordance with the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated clinical competence
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Application process:

To apply for the 2027 Critical Care role, we require you to complete the following TWO steps:

1. Western Careers Application (click APPLY NOW button below), and
2. Submit stream preference using the following link: Western Health Critical Care HMO: Stream Preference. Applicants who do not complete this will not be considered for a position.

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form is downloaded and forwarded to your three (3) referees for completion and returned to Western Health.

Click here for the 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 clinical management of patients and undertake clinical duties for the Unit, 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 31 May 2026.

Enquiries: Please address applications to Dr Simon Chong (Department of Anaesthesia, Pain & Perioperative Medicine). For further information about this role, contact WHCriticalCareJMS@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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