Neonatologist
- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Employment Type: Onoging, Full-Time/Part-Time
- Salary: HM33-HM41
About the role
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding neonatal care and mentoring the next generation of clinicians? Join one of Victoria’s busiest maternity hospitals and make a real impact on newborn health outcomes.
As a Consultant in Newborn Services at Western Health, you will deliver high-quality clinical care in a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. You’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team where your leadership and clinical experience will contribute directly to improved patient outcomes and service development. You’ll also support and supervise junior staff and play a key role in service planning and innovation aligned with Western Health's strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality clinical care to newborns, including those requiring intensive and high-dependency care.
- Supervise, mentor and support Junior Medical Staff and medical students.
- Participate in service planning, development of clinical protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to inter-professional collaboration and effective communication across departments.
- Lead by example in promoting compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centred care
About you:
- You are a qualified and registered medical specialist with relevant clinical experience in neonatology.
- You demonstrate clinical leadership and excellence in supervising junior medical staff.
- You communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- You are passionate about continuous professional development and high standards of care.
- Desirable: ASUM accreditation in neonatal ultrasound and/or a higher research degree.
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 advancing neonatal care, mentoring others, and working in a collaborative and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Click “Apply” to take the next step in your career.
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 26 September 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact: Clinical Services Director, Clare Collins on (03) 9055 2444 via Clare.Collins@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.