2025 General Stream Hospital Medical Officer

Employment Type: Full time / Fixed term)

Hours: 76 per fortnight

Salary: As per DiT agreement HM13 to HM23

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload resume and cover letter

Contact: Carolyn Ward, Director Medical Workforce

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 team to complete their PGY3+ clinical Year at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus).

These are 6 or 12 month positions commencing on 3rd February or 4th August 2025.

Mercy Health has a number of PGY3 or above General Stream positions suitable for those applicants who will have obtained their General Registration with AHPRA by commencement at Mercy.

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 sessions, incorporating simulation workshops and case-based education sessions.

Mercy Health has the following vacancies within the General Stream for 2025.- Psychiatry- Emergency Medicine- General Medicine- Intensive Care- General Surgery- O&G

Please note: all HMOs will be assigned a relieving rotation during the year. Every effort will be made to provide rotations of your choice - taking into consideration such things as current 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 the final rotation selection.

Hospital Medical Officers (PGY3+) positions are offered through direct recruitment by Mercy Health.

To apply, individuals should fall in the categories below, provided they are eligible for General Medical Registration in Australia:
- 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 who will complete 12 months of workplace-based assessment at an Australian hospital (Competent Authority Pathway)

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred 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.- Current COVID-19 certificate, 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 fo