We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist to provide high quality clinical care to the patients that Western Health services, to supervise and train Junior Medical Staff and support Western Health Strategic Priorities.  There are ample opportunities for peer review and discussion. 

You will have well-developed professional communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others.  A demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivery of evidence-based best care is essential. 

To be Successful in this Role you

• You will have a recognised FRACP qualification.
• Relevant experience as a consultant in Paediatric Cardiology
• Current Australian medical registration
• Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people 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 comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

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.