Employer: Western Health
Location: Sunshine/Footscray
Type: Casual / Internal Locum
Closing Date: 1 October 2026

Western Health is seeking a permanent Internal Locum Palliative Care Consultant to be available to cover the following areas if needed, outpatient clinic, consultancy service and ward service.

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.

About the role:

The Palliative Care Service at Western Health provides a comprehensive range of services to patients living with a life-threatening illness, including a designated inpatient palliative care unit, a hospital based consultancy service and outpatient clinics. There are 20 inpatient beds located at Sunshine Hospital, where the focus of care is on symptom management and support to patients and their families.

The Consultancy Service provides palliative care expertise to patients, carers and health professionals across all campuses and also liaises closely with community agencies.



The outpatient SMART (Symptom Management and Referral Team) clinics are held at Footscray Hospital, in tandem with the general oncology and lung oncology clinics, and at the Sunshine Radiation Therapy Centre at Sunshine Hospital. Although a generic service, the Palliative Care Service has a close working relationship with Cancer Services, attending common meetings and providing care and support to patients throughout their cancer journey.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

- Medical qualification in Palliative Medicine (FRACP and /or FAChPM)
- Credentials for the position
- 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
- Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation

What is Offered

Our benefits include:

Compensation and advantages

- 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

Community impact and inclusion

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment

Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare

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📌 Palliative Care Specialist (Melbourne)
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