AddressAbout the Role
Western Health offers over 85 Hospital Medical Officer (HMO/PGY2) positions suitable for applicants who will hold General Medical Registration with AHPRA by February 2025.
Western Health offers a supported training environment where Senior Medical Staff make an effort to know you personally. Junior doctors are supported by dedicated Directors of Clinical Training and Medical Education Officers. Western Health offers a variety of rotations as a PGY2 Hospital Medical Officer (non-BPT1), these include:
- Anaesthetics
- Addiction Medicine
- Colorectal Surgery
- Dermatology/Rheumatology
- Emergency Medicine (Adults & Paediatrics)
- GEM / Subacute
- General Surgery
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Paediatric Medicine
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Thoracic Surgery
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
HMOs will be able to preference rotations in their areas of interest. All HMOs will be assigned a combined leave/nights/annual leave term during the year.
We have a strong focus on junior doctor education with a dedicated HMO education program, simulation training and workshops for junior doctors, hospital grand rounds and a broad range of unit-specific education sessions. The Western Centre for Health Research and Education (WCHRE) at the Sunshine Hospital campus is a purpose built teaching and research facility, including a state-of-the-art simulation centre.
Please see our junior doctor website for more information about your medical career at Western Health. https://westerndoctors.wh.org.au
Application Requirements
Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) positions are offered as part of the PMCV Match, as such, applications must be made to both PMCV and Western Health. Please check your eligibility as part of the Match Registration with the PMCV.
Applications to Western Health must include both a cover letter and CV.
Your cover letter should help us understand why you are applying to Western Health, what your career goals are and what unique skills and experiences you have to bring to our diverse workforce.
References for positions in the PMCV PGY2 match are submitted directly via PMCV.
Shortlisted applicants will be advised by email only if they have been successful in proceeding to interviews.
About Us
Our workforce of over 12,000 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 is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Please note; due to changes to the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (NFPMT) in 2025, there will no longer be a stream for General or Surgical training in PGY2. This is now recognised as a Hospital Medical Officer (PGY2) role. For those wishing to apply for Basic Physician Training (BPT1), please apply via Job Reference No# 54258 – Medical Hospital Medical Officer (BPT1).
For further information regarding the changes to the NFPMT, please visit the PMCV website: https://www.pmcv.com.au/nfpmt/prevoc-doctors/
Western Health is implementing a new recruitment system, launching on Monday, 27th May 2024.
There will be a period from the 27th May - 29th May which you might not be able to apply for this role. However, the position will be available for you to apply from the 30th May until the stipulated closing date.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
