About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an appropriately skilled obstetrician or senior registrar (Level 6 equivalent)  to join the dynamic multidisciplinary Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit at Sunshine Hospital.

The MFM unit provides maternity care for the most complex patients including the full range of fetal and maternal medical disorders. This full time position will provide inpatient and outpatient services within the unit. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to combine ultrasound scanning with patient consultation in a range of different high risk settings including multiple pregnancies, cervical surveillance, fetal medicine, maternal medicine and postnatal and pre-pregnancy counselling. The unit is supported by an established Genetics and Fetal cardiology service. A Level 5 nursery supported by full time neonatologists is on site. The Sunshine Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit actively participates in a range of national and international multicentred trials and has ample research opportunities to support the training and career ambitions of an MFM fellow. Although not formally accredited as an MFM training site, prospective approval for CMFM training with RANZCOG may be available to suitable applicants. This unique opportunity will provide the successful applicant(s) with an opportunity to see for themselves why Sunshine Hospital and the Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit are rapidly heading towards being the fourth tertiary maternity service in Victoria.

“It is the vision of the Women’s and Children’s Division of Western Health to become the best training centre for obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia”.

The 2015 RANZCOG Accreditation report contained the following summary about Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Western Health:

Outstanding collaborative clinical leadership provided by the Clinical Services Director, the Head of Unit (Gynaecology), the Acting Head of Obstetrics, and the MFM Subspecialist. The hospital management is also commended for their vision and support in developing the unit.

Exceptionally committed and supportive consultant team – both at day-to-day ground level and in terms of their philosophy of training/education.

Good exposure across the subspecialties – MFM, gynaecological oncology and urogynaecology.

Commendable examination preparation program provided by one of the Training Supervisors, resulting in excellent examination performances by trainees at this site, including a recent Gold Medal.

Overall, a well-organised, balanced and rounded unit which exhibits strong esprit de corps and consistently high morale.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS

All applicants must ensure that you attach the completed Application Form (attached) with your Cover Letter and CV at the time of submitting your online application.

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to three (3) Referees for completion.  The completed forms are to be emailed to the Medical Workforce Unit at Western Health (WH-MWU.Enquiries@wh.org.au) as close as possible to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the shortlisting process.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.