Director of Training

Requisition No: 5594

Executive Division: Medical Services

Division: Medical Services

Program: Medical Education

Department: Post Graduate Medical Education

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Medical

Project:

Director of Training – PGY3+ & International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

• Location: Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals

• Employment Type: Part-Time (15.2 hours/week), Ongoing

• Salary: Fractional Specialist role

About the role

Western Health is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to join our expanding Department of Medical Education as Director of Training – PGY3+ and International Medical Graduates (IMGs).

This key leadership role will shape the journey of doctors transitioning from prevocational to vocational training, and guide the professional growth of international medical graduates across Western Health.

Key responsibilities:

As Director of Training – PGY3+ and IMGs, you'll provide strategic and operational oversight for education, supervision and workforce development for senior residents and IMGs across our hospitals.

You will:

• Design and lead educational frameworks, workplace-based assessments (WBAs) and tailored transition programs.
• Oversee training pathways for PGY3+, Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs), and unaccredited registrars across Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care and General Practice.
• Ensure IMG supervision meets AHPRA and AMC standards.
• Collaborate with Divisional Education Leads, Term Supervisors and Deputy Directors of Training to deliver high-quality, multi-specialty education.
• Support faculty development, mentorship and feedback systems.
• Drive data-driven improvement through audits, surveys and performance metrics.
• Promote trainee wellbeing, professional identity and career progression.

You'll report to the Program Director, Department of Medical Education, and lead a small team including Deputy Directors of Training in General Practice and Surgery.

About you:

You're an experienced clinical educator who's passionate about developing others and strengthening the quality of medical training. You bring expertise in supervision, curriculum implementation and trainee wellbeing.

Essential Criteria:

• AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
• Fellowship of a specialist college, with at least 3 years' post-fellowship experience.
  Current clinical appointment at Western Health EFT) or be able to obtain one.
• Eligible to act as Principal Supervisor for IMGs under AHPRA.
• Proven experience in prevocational or early vocational training.
• Strong understanding of IMG regulatory requirements and support needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience developing large, multispecialty training programs.
• Background in Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA) design and delivery.
• Postgraduate qualification or training in Medical Education.

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.

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 leading the next stage of medical training, we'd love to hear from you.

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 19 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Nancy Sadka 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 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.

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