Site Director (General Medicine Unit)

• Location: Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: HM33 to HM41 or HN19 to HN59 (Commensurate with Experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Site Director of the General Medicine Unit is to provide clinical leadership for senior and junior medical staff at Footscray Hospital, to ensure that high quality clinical care is provided to the patients admitted at Western Health, to supervise and train Junior Medical Staff, maintain quality and safety of care, and to support Western Health Strategic Priorities. This role will support the Director of General Medicine in the management of the unit financial budgets, medical staffing requirements, activity targets, quality and safety, and improvement at the site. 

About you:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in General Medicine and collaborative partners within and beyond Western Health
• Be self-directed, well-organised, proactive and decisive in providing clear direction and overcoming obstacles to get work done
• Hold yourself and others accountable to clearly articulated shared commitments and professional standards
• Contribute to shared leadership of a diverse, high-functioning team
• Model psychological and cultural safety in a culture of care and continuous learning

General Medicine is one of the largest inpatient units at Western Health. With teams at both Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals, we manage clinical complexity and provide holistic, patient-centred care. As the Site Director, you will head our General Medicine Unit at Footscray or Sunshine Hospital, providing clinical leadership, supervising and training junior medical staff, ensuring quality and safety of care, and supporting Western Health's strategic priorities. You will report to the Director of General Medicine and be supported by a site Operations Manager, as part of the leadership group within the division of Aged, General Medicine and Subacute Services.

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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 compassionate care, innovation and community wellbeing, 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 6 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Claire Long on 0413 338 295 or via Claire.Long@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.