Dermatologist
Dermatology
- Location: Footscray, Sunshine and/or Melton
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Casual
- Salary: HN15 to HN59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
The Dermatology department at Western Health are seeking enthusiastic consultant Dermatologists to join our team!
The Dermatology team provides a range of services including adult and paediatric specialised clinics, Ultraviolet light therapy and an inpatient consult service. We also offer minor surgical and medical treatments. Our services primarily span across Footscray, Sunshine and Melton sites.
With a range of positions and hours available including permanent part-time, fixed term and casual - the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within our Footscray, Sunshine and/or Melton clinics depending on preference, interest and availability. Applicants who can support the on-call roster is highly desirable.
Our amazing team includes specialised consultant Dermatologists, Registrars, a Biologics Clinical Nurse Consultant and Residents. Working collaboratively, the team pride themselves on providing high quality diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of skin conditions for our community in the West. The unit participates in complex case discussion, grand rounds and ongoing education.
Key responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for quality 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
- Provide consistent and appropriate leadership and supervision to Junior Medical Staff
- Participate in service planning as requested by the Unit/ Department Head and Clinical Service Directors including the development and setting of targets, resource requirements and improvement priorities for the service agreement
- Contribute to creating and maintaining a work climate which is conducive to positive morale and employee growth, development and retention
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with multi-disciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes for patients through effective communication and attendance and participation in unit and site clinical meetings.
About you:
- Hold relevant credentials, medical qualification and experience recognised in Australia for a consultant level position.
- Experience in the support and supervision of junior medical staff
- Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for improving access to Dermatology care within the west
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 public health, the provision of high quality Dermatology care in the West and working with like minded health professionals, 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 20 November 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Laura Scardamaglia (Dermatology Head of Unit) via Laura.Scardamaglia@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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