2027 Unaccredited Geriatric Medicine Registrar

• Location: Sunshine Hospital

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2027 clinical year)

• Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking an enthusiastic Unaccredited Geriatric Medicine Registrar to join our large, highly regarded Geriatric Medicine Department in 2027.

This role provides leave relief for Advanced Trainees and offers exceptional breadth across acute, subacute and community geriatrics. It is ideally suited to a Basic Physician Trainee with registrar level experience and a strong interest in Geriatric Medicine.

Clinical exposure includes:

• The largest Acute Aged Care program in Victoria
• Orthogeriatrics
• GEM units at Sunshine and Williamstown
• Dementia Support Unit
• Rehabilitation and Transitional Care
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Acute inpatient consultation service
• Specialty clinics: Movement Disorders, Falls & Mobility, Falls & Fractures, Wound, Continence, CDAMS, Geriatric Clinic
• Community geriatrics including Residential In‑Reach, GEM@Home and AAC@Home (trial in 2026)

The registrar has access to:

• All in‑house training provided to Advanced Trainees
• The Western Health BPT program
• Extensive supervision from senior medical staff

About you:

• AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience
• Current RACP BPT program membership (or equivalent)
• Must hold an appropriate employment visa if not an Australian Citizen or Resident.
• Demonstrated appropriate level experience and skills in the medical assessment and clinical management of patients.
• 12‑month appointment: 01/02/2027 – 06/02/2028

About medicine at Western Health:

Western Health is one of Victoria’s largest and fastest‑growing health services, providing care to a vibrant and diverse community of more than one million people across Melbourne’s west. We deliver over 800,000 occasions of care each year across acute, subacute, community, in‑reach and at‑home services. Our major sites include Sunshine Hospital, Footscray Hospital, and Williamstown Hospital supported by extensive community health centres and specialty programs.

The Geriatric Medicine Department is a highly respected, innovative and rapidly expanding service with 30 Consultant Geriatricians and a comprehensive footprint across acute, subacute, community, specialty clinics and emergency care. We are committed to delivering excellent patient care and an outstanding training experience for registrars at all stages.

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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. 

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 building your career in delivering Best Care to geriatric 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 30 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

• Dr Gordana Popovska via Gordana.Popovska@wh.org.au; or
• Dr Nick Voon via Nicholas.Voon@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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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