2027 General Medicine Advanced Trainee (Melbourne)

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- Clinical Department: General Internal Medicine Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) Job Function: Medical Role Summary
- Location: Sunshine/Footscray
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2027 clinical year)
- Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role Western Health offers a comprehensive advanced training program in General and Acute Care Medicine including for those undertaking dual training in association with another subspecialty. There are rotations for core General Medicine plus a range of rotations that have previously been accredited as general medicine-related and subspecialty terms, including acute terms. The General Internal Medicine Unit operates across the two campuses – Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals. Footscray Hospital has four inpatient General Internal Medicine teams and Sunshine Hospital has five inpatient General Internal Medicine teams, all ward‑based teams, with over 6,000 patients admitted each year in total. There is a senior medical registrar based at both Sunshine and Footscray Hospital. These roles provide managerial support to the General Internal Medicine service at each site and an inpatient consultation service. The senior medical registrar at Sunshine also supports the Obstetric Medicine Service. Both senior medical registrars work closely with the Director of Physician Education to organise the preparation for the RACP written and clinical examinations and coordinate Western Health as a site for the RACP clinical examination. The Emergency Department (ED) Liaison registrar at Sunshine Hospital receives referrals from ED to General Internal Medicine, manages acutely unwell GIM inpatients in the ED and provides a medical consultation service for inpatients of other units in the ED. Advanced physician trainees in GACM also participate in the after‑hours clinical lead rosters, providing clinical oversight and support to junior medical staff and supporting the ICU Liaison team MET call response. The advanced trainees in General Internal Medicine work closely with the Director of the Unit to ensure an efficient and high‑quality service and to supervise and support junior medical staff. Rotations are also available to other specialty medical units at Western Health. Six‑month rotations are offered in the following areas:
- Core Ward‑based General & Acute Care Medicine
- Senior Medical Registrar
- Footscray Hospital (including perioperative medicine)
- Senior Medical Registrar
- Sunshine Hospital (including supporting obstetric medicine)
- Community Medicine/Complex and Chronic Care
- Obstetric Medicine (in conjunction with Albury‑Wodonga General Medicine)
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine/Infectious Diseases combination
- Hospital in the Home
- Intensive Care
- ED Liaison The General Internal Medicine Unit is closely associated with the University of Melbourne Western Clinical School and has an active research program and consultants with experience in supporting productive advanced training projects. There are also opportunities for future higher degree research training projects/PhDs. Key responsibilities
- Participate in the after‑hours Clinical Lead roster and on‑call medical registrar roster
- Quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
- Day to day management of patients as well as a role in initial assessment of patients referred by other units
- The initiation and interpretation of clinical investigations
- Performance of required clinical procedures with appropriate training and supervision
- Liaison with other team members, and communication with patients and their relatives as required
- Attendance at ward rounds About you
- Have passed the FRACP written and clinical examinations
- Have completed basic physician training
- Would like to pursue Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine in 2027 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 providing leadership to Junior Medical staff and assisting in the coordination of education and training, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. Closing date 11:59pm on 26 June 2026. Enquiries Until 21 June: Dr Omar Wahbi Izzettin (Site Director – Sunshine Hospital) via

From 22 June: Dr John Katsoulis (Director of Advanced Training – General Medicine) via 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 protected workplace 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsr0k