2026 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee

2026 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee (New & Continuing Advanced Trainee)

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2026 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee Position

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: HM25- HM30
  
  

About The Role

Western Health endeavours to tailor its training program in Geriatric Medicine to the needs of its community as well as the needs and interests of individual registrars, including those working part time. Western Health is a major partner in the Western Training Alliance of the Victorian Geriatric Medicine Training Program (VGMTP), together with Melbourne Health, Barwon Health and Ballarat Health.

The Geriatric Medicine Department is a highly respected department within WH. We are involved in all points of care in a patient's journey – with a Geriatrician in ED model of care, 6 Acute Aged Care units, 3 orthogeriatric units, 6 subacute wards, and multiple community services, specialist clinics and rapid access clinics. We have strong working relationships with all other departments and are involved in establishing several innovative models of care. We are a large department of 30 Consultant Geriatricians who are passionate about providing best care to our patients and providing an excellent training experience for our Registrars.

Western Health offers trainees' exposure to a comprehensive range of clinical services, including:

• The Largest Acute Aged Care Program in Victoria
• Orthogeriatrics Service
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) units across Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospitals
• Cardiogeriatrics Service
• Dementia Management Unit
• Rehabilitation
• Transitional Care
• Acute Inpatient ConsultationSservice
• Specialty Clinics, including Movement Disorders, Falls and Mobility, Falls and Fractures, Wound, Continence, CDAMS and Geriatric Clinic
• Community-Based Care including Community Geriatrics, GEM@Home, Residential in Reach.
  
  

In addition, there is a rotation to Aged Person's Mental Health at Sunshine Hospital.

There is also an extensive education program. Trainees attend the fortnightly state-wide VGMTP sessions, a local program tailored to the needs of Western Alliance trainees and various other local training activities including those expected in a teaching hospital. Supportive senior medical staff supervise all aspects of training, and the Western Alliance Fellow in Geriatric Medicine is based at Western Health.

Western Health has a clinical school affiliation with the University of Melbourne.

In 2026, there are 15 full-time equivalent Advanced Training positions (first year and continuing) and FIGM position. We welcome applicants who seek part-time training and we have one part-time position available in 2026.

Rotations are 3 x 4 months. We tailor these rotations to the trainee, to offer a broad training experience, but also to ensure outstanding training needs, especially in the final year, are met.

Please be aware that applicants will need to apply directly to Western Health via the e-mercury website, and to the VGMTP central match, which is being run by PMCV.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via college assessment forms
• Work under the supervision and support of the Head of Unit or Receiving Consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
• Perform unit duties as delegated by the Unit Head or Receiving Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Ensure notification to the appropriate consultant of patients referred to the Department, and provision of initial assessment of referred patients
• Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans
  
  

About You

• Must be registered with AHPRA
• Must hold an appropriate employment visa if not an Australian Citizen or Resident.
• Must be eligible for an advanced training position with RACP.
  
  

The positions are for 12-months commencing 02/02/2026 and continuing through until 31/01/2027.

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. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.

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.
• 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?

If you're passionate about Patient Care, 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: 5 August 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Gordana Popovska via Gordana.Popovska@wh.org.au or Dr Nick Voon via Nicholas.Voon@wh.org.au .

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western HealthSeniority level

• Seniority levelInternship

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• Employment typePart-time

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• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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