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Employment Type: Ongoing and Fixed Term, Part Time
Salary: Specialist Year 1-9 (Based on Experience)
Location: Footscray Hospital
Employment Type: Ongoing and Fixed Term, Part Time
Salary: Specialist Year 1-9 (Based on Experience)
About The Role
Permanent and temporary Emergency Physician hours available at Footscray Hospital effectively immediately. Fantastic opportunity to become a member of the team moving to the New Footscray Hospital in February 2026 Must have FACEM or FACEM-equivalent qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical expertise in the management of patients, and supervision of junior doctors, in the Emergency Department and Emergency Observation Unit
Actively participate in essential department clinical support activities
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities
Actively contribute to and engage in department and organisational activities and priorities
Represent and promote the ED and its priorities and values
About You
Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Committed to personal continuing professional development
Demonstrated qualities of enthusiasm, initiative and commitment
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 servicesto 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 Hospitaland 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 ready to join a growing team providing Best Care to the West, 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 12 September 2025.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Dr Ainslie Senz, Director of Emergency Department (Footscray Hospital) via or on .
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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