Surgery Hospital Medical Officer

• Location: Footscray
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2026 clinical year)
• Salary: HM Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health has nearly 30 HMO3 (PGY3+) Surgical positions available for the 2026 Clinical Year, commencing 2 February 2026.

Western Health offer a supported environment where Senior Medical Staff make an effort to know you personally and our HMO education program comprises fortnightly education sessions, incorporating simulation workshops and case based education sessions. We have an energetic group of JMS Medical Education Officers who coordinate educational opportunities for prevocational trainees, interns and medical students (Prevocational Education Committee in Surgery (PECS)).

Western Health offers a variety of surgical rotations within the HMO3 Surgical stream, these include:

• Emergency Medicine
• ENT Surgery
• General Surgery
• Colorectal, upper GI, Breast and Endocrine Surgery
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Paediatric Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Urology
• Surgical Nights and Relieving

Please Note: All HMOs will be assigned a night duty/relieving term during the year.

Every effort will be made to provide rotations of your choice - taking into consideration your career interests, training requirements, previous experience and demands of particular rotations. However, this is not a guarantee as this is dependent on the group of successful applicants and final rotation preferences. All HMOs will be assigned a combined annual leave/nights/relieving term during the year.

We have a strong focus on junior doctor education with a dedicated weekly intern and HMO education program, simulation and workshops for junior doctors, hospital grand rounds and a broad range of unit-specific education sessions. The Western Centre for Health Research and Education (WCHRE) at the Sunshine Hospital campus is a purpose built teaching and research facility, including a state-of-the-art simulation centre. Please see our junior doctor website for more information about your medical career at Western Health.

Your application:

• Applications to Western Health must include both a cover letter and CV.
• Your cover letter should help us understand why you are applying to Western Health, what your career goals are and what unique skills and experiences you have to bring to our diverse workforce.

Shortlisted applicants will be advised by email only if they have been successful in proceeding to interviews.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via a mid and end of term unit assessment
• Work under the supervision and support of the registrar or consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills
• Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure
• Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans

About you:

• Hold or be eligible for medical registration with AHPRA
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years full time medical employment post Primary Medical qualification (i.e. MBBS), and
• Meet AHPRA's recency of practice requirements for medical registration.

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 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.

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 25 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information regarding this role, contact Jay Sangwan on or 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.