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 7,200 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

There are 2 Senior HMO (O&G) positions, each comprising 12 months at Sunshine Hospital. The year comprises of a combination of the following attachments and training opportunities within the O&G Unit:

• Supervised Elective Caesarean Section (ECS) training – a Senior HMO (O&G) will be rostered to the ECS lists, shared with Level 1 ITP trainees and GP obstetricians rotating through Sunshine Hospital.
• Birthing Suite – the SHMO will share responsibility for the acute obstetric service (Birth Suite and Patient Care Centre), gaining skills in primary assessment, labour management, operative vaginal delivery and emergency obstetric procedures.
• Supervised training in minor gynaecological surgical procedures
• Rostered night duty (including acute gynaecology and peri-operative patient care).
• Opportunities to participate in educational, training and audit activities
• Research opportunities in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

These positions are most suited to applicants who plan a career in O&G, and intend applying to RANZCOG for entry to the FRANZCOG Training Program in the year following the Senior HMO appointment.

Eligibility criteria are:

1. PGY 2 or above at time of application.
2. Minimum 6 months prior O&G experience.
3. Intended career in O&G including meeting Eligibility Criteria for application to RANZCOG Training Program - https://www.ranzcog.edu.au/how-do-i-apply68/selection-process.html

The selection process for these positions is highly competitive. The positions are awarded on the basis of CV, references and interview. Shortlisting for interview is based on CV and referee report, so it is important that applicants highlight on their CV all relevant clinical experience, courses, academic awards/honours, research experience and other hospital involvement.

The O&G Unit at Sunshine Hospital aims for excellence in specialist O&G training, and the successful applicant(s) for the Senior HMO (O&G) can expect:

• Excellent broad exposure to the discipline in preparation for the 6 year FRANZCOG Training program.
• Opportunities during the 12 month appointment to work at Junior Registrar level (leave cover etc)
• Conditional on meeting the standards outlined in the Position Description PD – Senior HMO, the incumbent can expect to be supported in their career aspirations, including application through the RANZCOG ITP Training Program National Selection process.

You must ensure that you attach the completed JMS Application Form (attached) with your cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your on-line application.

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form is downloaded and forwarded to your 3 x Referees for completion. The completed form is to be returned via email wh-mwu.enquiries@wh.org.au to Western Health as close as possible to the nominated closing date.

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.