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Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Medical
Role Summary
Location
: Western Health, Victoria
Employment Type: Part time – Fixed Term
Salary
: HN – HM + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
The Women's & Children's Division of Western Health invites application from specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist covering Maternity's leave.
Position with limited (12 month) tenure Maternity cover 30/11/2026 till 28/11/2027.
The accompanying Position Description describes our service and the essential and desirable qualifications and attributes for eligibility.
Opportunities exist within the service for development of special interest areas e.g. Safety and Quality and Medical Education.
The Western Health Women's & Children's Division prides itself on providing excellent care in a genuinely team-oriented environment, working as teams with midwifery and nursing professionals, newborn and MFM colleagues, gynae oncology, Urogynaecology and advanced laparoscopic surgeons as well as allied health and operational staff.
About you
Medical qualification - FRANZCOG
Current Australian medical registration with AHPRA
Relevant clinical experience and clinical competence required for level of position
Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff
Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged,



adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies.
Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.
Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.




Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 September ****
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact: Sameer Dikshit via email: ****** and Julia Harding Via Email: ******
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 a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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