Director of Training

Director of Training - PGY1 & PGY2

• Location: Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part-Time (14 hours/week), Ongoing
• Salary: Fractional Specialist + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

Western Health is seeking two inspiring clinical leaders to join our new Medical Education Program as Directors of Training - PGY1 & PGY2.

This is your opportunity to lead and modernise prevocational training across Western Health - guiding interns and HMO2 doctors, enhancing supervision quality, and embedding the new National Prevocational Curriculum Framework

Key Responsibilities:

As part of a collaborative job-share, you'll:

• Lead structured education for PGY1 and PGY2 doctors aligned with the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors.
• Ensure compliance with PMCV and AMC accreditation standards.
• Oversee teaching, supervision, assessment and remediation programs.
• Mentor and support junior doctors, fostering professionalism and wellbeing.
• Work closely with Term Supervisors, Divisional Educational Leads and Medical Education Officers.
• Promote a strong culture of learning and collaboration across Western Health.

Each Director will be primarily based at Sunshine or Footscray Hospital, representing diverse specialty backgrounds.

Why Western Health?

Western Health is growing rapidly - with new campuses, expanding services, and a unified Medical Education structure designed for the future.

Join a high-performing team under the Program Director of Medical Education, collaborating across Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Allied Health and university partners to deliver innovative, interprofessional learning.

We're committed to being the destination of choice for medical training in Victoria.

About You:

You're an experienced medical educator who leads with integrity, passion and purpose.

Essential:

• AHPRA-registered specialist medical practitioner (no restrictions)
• Fellowship of a specialist college (≥3 years post-Fellowship experience)
• Current clinical appointment at Western Health (≥0.2 EFT) or suitability to be appointed.

• Demonstrated experience in medical education, supervision and leading education

• Post fellowship qualifications in Medical Education, leadership or similar

• Excellent communication, organisation and mentoring skills

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification or training in Medical Education
• Previous experience as a Supervisor, Term Coordinator or Director of Training

Why You'll Love It:

• Shape the next generation of doctors
• Influence education strategy and design
• Collaborate across specialties and campuses
• Be part of Western Health's exciting transformation

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 shaping the future of junior doctor training, 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 28 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nancy Sadka (Program Director of Medical Education) 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.