2026 Hospital Medical Officer - Psychiatry Stream - HMO (PGY3+)
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About The Role
The Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine Pathway is a 12-month position targeted towards prevocational doctors who want to gain further experience in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.
Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine Pathway
* Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
* Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
* Salary: HM13-18
About The Role
The Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine Pathway is a 12-month position targeted towards prevocational doctors who want to gain further experience in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.
Rotations Consist Of
* Psychiatry (6 months – inpatient and community)
* Addiction Medicine (3 months)
* Relieving/Medical Nights/Annual Leave
These positions will be supported within the Mental Health & Wellbeing Service by dedicated Supervisor and bolstered by both targeted and general education.
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 Degree (e.g. 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.
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 compassionate care for Psychiatry patients and their families, 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 6 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact David Syfret (Specialist) via David.Syfret@wh.org.au .
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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