2025 Paediatric Hmo

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time 6 month contract

Hours: 76 hours per fortnight

Salary: PGY3+ from $48.49 - $78.44

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload resume and cover letter

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Werribee Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

Applications are invited for eligible medical officers to join our 2025 Paediatric team at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus).

These are twelve (6) month positions commencing on 04th August 2025

Mercy Health has a number of HMO (PGY3) Paediatric positions suitable for those applicants who have obtained their General Registration with AHPRA.

Mercy Health offer a supported environment where Senior Medical Staff make an effort to know you personally and our HMO education program comprises weekly education session, incorporating simulation workshops and case based education sessions.

Mercy Health offers the following as part of our Paediatric position;.- Paediatric, SCN and outpatient exposure- Excellent supportive environment- Outstanding teaching program including simulation- Job share positions will be considered

Hospital Medical Officers (PGY3+) positions are offered through direct recruitment by Mercy Health.- Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty- Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty- Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty- Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty- Australian Medical Council Graduate (who has obtained Permanent Residency and is completing the requirements for (or currently holds) General Medical Registration in Australia)- New Zealand Medical Graduates (Permanent Resident or International full-fee student)- International Medical Graduate (Australian Permanent Resident) who will complete 12 months of workplace based assessment at an Australian hospital (Competent Authority Pathway)

About You:
- Hold general registration as a medical practitioner by commencement 04th August 2025.- Equipped with excellent communication skills and promote the Mercy Values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship and Teamwork.- Enthusiastic and motivated to make a real contribution to the provision of high quality care to an ethnically diverse, rapidly growing community- Interested in gaining Paediatric experience

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate, and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.- A compassionate, flexible, and positive approach to effective patient care and management.- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you'll love about working with us:
- 100+ years of caring

We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Werribee Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.- A team of 10,000 hearts

A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.- Countless moments and lives

As part of Werribee Mercy Health, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.- And so much more to come.

We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together.