Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8394

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.

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.

Keyresponsibilities:

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.

Aboutyou:





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

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 includeoncology, 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.

Compensation and perks

- 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?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 September 2026

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

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

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne