General Practitioner - Women's Health Hub

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Sessional
• Salary: HN41 classification + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking General Practitioners who are passionate about providing comprehensive healthcare to women as part of our Pelvic Pain Service within the Women's Health Outpatient Services.  

Western Health is expanding its Women's Health Services to include a dedicated multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain Service. This service will provide women with a holistic, woman-centred approach to pain management that recognises the complex physical, psychological and social impacts of pelvic pain, with a focus on improving function, quality of life, self‑management and participation in everyday activities. The clinic will improve access to non-surgical pain management pathways and have a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration to streamline care and improve continuity for patients.  

The role of the GP will be central to the Pelvic Pain Service by providing comprehensive clinical assessment, and medical management of conditions contributing to pelvic pain. They will be supported by a Clinical Coordinator who will undertake the initial intake and coordinate follow-up care. The GP will also lead a weekly multidisciplinary meeting for case coordination and management planning. The GP may also be required to assist with education program planning and delivery.  

The Pelvic Pain Service is based across Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital campuses; the GP will operate 1 day per week on a Monday at Joan Kirner campus.  

Key responsibilities:

• Clinical assessment, management and coordination of care  

• Leading/Participation in Pelvic Pain MDT meeting for case coordination and management planning  

• Participation in patient education program  

• Medical management of pelvic pain and medical management of gynaecological conditions contributing to pelvic pain including heavy bleeding, vulval conditions, genitourinary symptoms of menopause  

• Considering and optimising other conditions related to or resulting from treatment of pelvic pain  

• Provide trauma informed pelvic examination for investigation of pelvic pain  

• Provide sexual health care and wellbeing through education, support and medications as appropriate

• Review medications to reduce polypharmacy or manage interactions  

About you:

Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in women's health and the management of pelvic pain. They will display enthusiasm for the promotion and improvement of women's health across the lifespan.

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. 

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 working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve the lives of women with pelvic pain, 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: For further information about this role, contact Kathleen Murphy via Kathleen.Murphy@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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