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.  Thsi will deliver a brand new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

About the Role

Western Health, one of the largest providers of maternity services in Australia, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic & experienced Head of Unit - Neonatal Services. This position will support the considerable growth experienced by Western Health over the last 5 years and help prepare for the opening of The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the expansion of the Level 5 SCN and a brand new NICU. This stand-alone facility on the Sunshine Hospital site is expected to open in early 2019 and will facilitate a transition to the next Level 6 (Tertiary) maternity service in Victoria. 

• This position would suit an experienced leader and clinician who is able to drive the development of a new neonatal intensive care unit and support the neonatal service at Western Health to become an the best  in Australia.
• A commitment to a positive workplace environment where any form of bullying or harassment is not tolerated is expected of all staff at Western Health.

Details of the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital can be found at: 

http://www.westernhealth.org.au/Pages/default.aspx 

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.

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