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 1 million people. We have 7,000 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth has seen the addition of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at Sunshine Hospital.

About the Role

The Rheumatology Unit has a vacancy for a Non-Core Rheumatology Registrar / Fellow position for a 12 month placement commencing 03 February 2020.

This position would be suitable for an Advanced Trainee looking for a non-core role or someone who has completed the training requirements and would like a further year.  Previous experience in Rheumatology is preferable with an interest in or track record in research is mandatory.

Support will be given to applicants who are keen to improve aspects of their Rheumatology Portfolio and are able to propose training plans. We will try and accommodate these requests.

We will also be very supportive of any applicant who wishes to pursue a higher degree.

All applications need to be made directly to this Health Service for recruitment processing.

Please Note: All applicants must ensure that they attach their Cover Letter and CV at the time of submitting the on-line application.

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to at least three referees for completion.  The completed form is to be returned via email to wh-mwu.enquiries@wh.org.au as close as possible to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the short-listing 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
• 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.

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 (if applicable) a Working With Children’s Check.

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