Emergency Physician

19 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Newfoundland Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Requisition No: 5628

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Services

Program: Emergency Services - Footscray Sunshine

Department: Emergency Medical Sunshine

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Medical

Project:

  • Location: Sunshine Hospital - Emergency Department
  • Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
  • Salary: HN16 to HN59

About the role:

Western Health is looking for enthusiastic Emergency Physicians to join the team at Sunshine Emergency Department for a number of fixed term positions to cover sabbatical leave. Up to 76 hours per fortnight are available across a number of backfill positions to commence in January or February 2026 with a variety of morning and afternoon shifts, covering 7 days per week. Non clinical hours are incorporated too, consistent with the EBA.

Successful applicants will be expected to provide expert clinical care to patients within the dynamic environment of the Emergency Department (ED) and Short Stay Unit. They will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff within ED and across the broader hospital. A commitment to quality timely care is required, as well as an appreciation of the responsibility and leadership expectations of the senior medical role.

The Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department manages over 100,000 annual presentations and is a mixed adult and paediatric ED. This role is to cover the adult presentations, but there will be the requirement to assist with paediatric presentations on occasion. The department is divided into areas with Emergency Physician oversight in each of resuscitation, SSU, main cubicles, fast track, and the front of house area. The successful applicant will get exposure to each area with a interesting variety of presentations from the expanding, diverse western suburbs of Melbourne.

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?

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 16 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Rob Melvin (ED Director) on or via email

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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