- Location: Sunshine
- Employment Type: Part-Time (0.05 EFT), Ongoing
- Salary: HN16-59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role: This position is seeking a haematologist who will conduct risk screening of obstetric consumers for thalassaemia/haemoglobinopathies in Maternity Services outpatient clinic.

Key responsibilities:

- Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, by reviewing antenatal bloods, assessing risk of thalassaemia/haemoglobinopathy and determining need for partner testing.
- Collating results and documenting risk in the patient’s medical records.
- Reviewing patients (and partners) for counselling with regards to risk and potential pre-natal testing as required.
- Accurately reflect the patient’s treatment plan, requirements, outcomes or events within prescribed documentation to support ongoing care, communication.
- Ensure that all legal requirements are met in regard to legibility of content and identity of reporter in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures.
- Ensure awareness of clinical experience and proficiency of junior medical staff delegated to deliver care and provide supervision for and be accountable for the care delivered.

About you:

- Medical qualification.
- Current Australian medical registration.
- 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.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health





Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.





Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about providing Best Care to patients in your community, 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 23 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact William Renwick via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

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.

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📌 Haematologist (Australia)
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