2027 Obstetrics Medicine Registrar/Fellow

• Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time or Part Time
• Salary: HM25-HM30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) at Sunshine Hospital, Western Health is one of the fastest growing maternity services in Australia dedicated to delivering excellent health outcomes to women of all ages, identities and cultures, and to their newborn babies.

JKWC has expertise in general and high-risk maternity services and the care of newborn babies, and gynaecology.  It is a major teaching hospital with strong affiliations to the Universities of Melbourne and Notre Dame, with research and education integral to its role. This position offers you a broad experience in all aspects of Obstetric Medicine provided by consultants across a full range of medical specialities.

To be successful within this role you will need to have significant experience in general medicine and/or a relevant speciality area. It is suitable for an advanced FRACP trainee and is accredited by RACP for training in General Medicine. The post has 12 months accredited training with the Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ) and enables trainees to obtain certification in Obstetric Medicine at the completion of 12 months of training.

It is important to note that due to Western Health’s commitment to providing the best clinical experience and education for our junior doctors, rotations are evaluated and may vary from year to year.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview which will occur at the end of May.

The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience, and you will be appointed in accordance with the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector – Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreements.

When you join Western Health you will work as part of a dynamic, innovative, passionate and collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

To apply:

Please ensure that you download the Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. 

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 providing high quality clinical care to patients, 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 26 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Briony Cutts on 0416 965 524 or via Briony.Cutts@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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