Hospital Medical Officer (HMO2/BPT1)
- Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time
- Salary: HM12 to HM20
About the role
Western Health has nearly 40 Hospital Medical (BPT1) Officer positions (PGY2/Medical) available for the 2026 Clinical Year.
Western Health offers a highly supportive, clinically rich, and professionally exciting environment in which to train. A dedicated education program tailored to basic training, includes 4 hours per week of structured teaching, in addition to Grand rounds, simulation-based training, and numerous professional development workshops.
Western Health offers the following rotations as an HMO2/PGY2 Medical (BPT1):
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- GEM/Subacute
- Haematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Intensive Care
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Orthogeriatricc
- Rheumatology
Applications:
Western Health Basic Physician Training (BPT) positions are recruited as part of the PMCV Match. Applicants must apply to both PMCV and Western Health. Please note, PMCV eligibility criteria apply.
Please Note: if you are successful for a Basic Physician Trainee role, you will be required to enrol with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) by March 2026.
If you do not register with the college, you will potentially jeopardise your training requirements, as your BPT1 rotation allocations may not meet the new National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training requirements. For further details please refer to https://www.pmcv.com.au/nfpmt/.
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?
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 27 June 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kathleen Murphy (Deputy Director - Medical Workforce) 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.