- Location: Sunshine Campus

- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time

- Salary: HM25- HM30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

This position would be an opportunity for a trainee or a Nephrologist to work as part of a large clinical, research and academic team and take on the responsibility of the care of patients on clinical trials.

The applicant would be exposed to a range of research activities including phase I to large phase III national and international clinical trials. You would be expected to work in an autonomous fashion but will be fully supported by clinical research and Renal staff. You will gain experience in numerous areas of clinical research including day to day management of patients, adverse event reporting, good clinical practice, protocol development, ethics submissions.

- Work in an autonomous fashion while fully supported by clinical research and renal staff

- Provide day to day clinical management of patients on clinical trials and other renal patients

- Undertake clinical research projects and write papers with the research opportunities available.

- Attend Unit meetings, Clinical Research meetings and Multidisciplinary meetings at the Sunshine campus.

Duties:

The role of the Nephrology Research Registrar is to be part of a large clinical, research and academic team based at Sunshine Renal Services. The Registrar will take on the responsibility of the care of patients on clinical trials and will be exposed to range of research activities including phase I to large phase III national and international clinical trials.

The Registrar may attend Renal clinics with the support of the Nephrologist team. These clinics are located at Sunshine Hospital. There will be opportunities for writing papers, involvement in projects and participation in national and international conferences. The Registrar will work in an autonomous fashion while fully supported by clinical research and Renal staff. The Fellow may participate in after-hours roster covering calls from the wards in the evenings and overnight and conducting weekend ward rounds.

The candidate will gain experience in numerous areas of clinical research including day to day management of patients, adverse event reporting, good clinical practice, protocol development and ethics submissions. He/She will be given various opportunities to do clinical research projects and writing papers with the research opportunities available.

Key responsibilities:





- Work in an autonomous fashion while fully supported by clinical research and renal staff

- Provide day to day clinical management of patients on clinical trials and other renal patients

- Undertake clinical research projects and write papers with the research opportunities available.

- Attend Unit meetings, Clinical Research meetings and Multidisciplinary meetings at the Sunshine campus.

About you:

- A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia

- Current medical registration

- Clinical competence as required for level of position

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Commitment to professional development

- Third year Medical Trainee or Junior Consultant

- Good communication skills

- Interest in clinical trials

Click here for the Position Description

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 services to 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 Hospital and 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.
- Skilled 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're passionate about compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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 30 September 2026

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Craig Nelson via [email protected]

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 secure 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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 2027 Nephrology Research Registrar (Sunshine)
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