Geriatric Medicine Fellow
2026 Geriatric Medicine Fellow
- Location: Footscray/Sunshine
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: HM25 – HM30
About the Role
Western Health endeavours to tailor its training program in Geriatric Medicine to the needs of its community as well as the needs and interests of individual registrars, including those working part time. Western Health is a major partner in the Western Training Alliance of the Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program (VGMTP), together with Melbourne Health, Barwon Health, Ballarat Health and Mercy Health.
The Geriatric Medicine Department is a highly respected department within Western Health. We are involved in all points of care in a patient’s journey – with a Geriatrician in ED model of care, 6 Acute Aged Care units, 3 orthogeriatric units, 6 subacute wards, and multiple community services, specialist clinics and rapid access clinics. We have strong working relationships with all other departments, and are involved in establishing several innovative models of care. We are a large department of 30 Consultant Geriatricians who are passionate about providing best care to our patients, and providing an excellent training experience for our Registrars.
Western Health offers trainees exposure to a comprehensive range of clinical services, including:
- The largest Acute Aged Care program in Victoria;
- Orthogeriatrics service;
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) units across Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown hospitals;
- Cardiogeriatrics service;
- Dementia Management Unit;
- Rehabilitation;
- Transitional Care;
- Acute inpatient consultation service;
- Specialty clinics, including Movement Disorders, Falls and Mobility, Falls and Fractures, Wound, Continence, CDAMS and geriatric clinic
- Community-based care including community geriatrics, GEM@home, Residential In reach.
In addition, there is a rotation to Aged Person’s Mental Health at Sunshine Hospital.
There is also an extensive education program. Trainees attend the fortnightly state-wide VGMTP sessions, a local program tailored to the needs of Western Alliance trainees and various other local training activities including those expected in a teaching hospital. Supportive senior medical staff supervise all aspects of training, and the Western Alliance Fellow in Geriatric Medicine is based at Western Health.
Western Health has a clinical school affiliation with the University of Melbourne.
In 2026, the roles available are Fellow in Geriatric Medicine (3rd year Advanced trainee) and 15 full-time equivalent Advanced Training positions (first year and continuing).
The Fellow position consists of:
0.5 Fellow in Geriatric Medicine for the Western Alliance of the Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program (VGMTP)
0.5 Clinical duties and/or research to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Please be aware that applicants will need to apply directly to Western Health via the e-mercury website, and to the VGMTP central match, which is being run by PMCV.
Further information can be found at:
https://vgmtp.org/recruitment-for-2026.html
https://pmcv.com.au/allocation-placement-service/
The position is for 12 months commencing 02/02/2026 and continuing through until 31/01/2027.
Key responsibilities:
- Must be registered with AHPRA
- Must hold an appropriate employment visa if not an Australian Citizen or Resident.
- Must be eligible for an advanced training position with RACP
About you:
- Work under the supervision and support of the Head of Unit or Receiving Consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
- Perform unit duties as delegated by the Unit Head or Receiving Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation
- Ensure notification to the appropriate consultant of patients referred to the Department, and provision of initial assessment of referred patients
- Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds
Closing date: 5 August 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Gordana Popovska. Email - gordana.popovska@wh.org.au
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 clinical leadership and managing patients and undertaking clinical duties, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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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.
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