About the role
Are you a junior doctor looking for a unique and flexible role that offers unparalleled learning opportunities and skill acquisition fit for a future career in General Practice or Geriatric Medicine? Gem at Home seeks a dynamic junior doctor who is eager to make a difference in the lives of patients. You will work closely with our Advanced Trainee and Geriatrician who will provide mentorship and support as you navigate community-based healthcare.
You will have the flexibility to choose your working days (if part-time). You will be based at our office/hub located at Sunshine Hospital, joining a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
If you are motivated and compassionate and ready to advance your career, apply for the Gem at Home junior doctor position to grow toward a leadership role in community healthcare.
Gem at Home
* Aim to enable earlier discharge of patients over 65 whose family or carers support them at home while they continue functional and cognitive improvements after hospital admission
* Provide comprehensive geriatric care and assessments at the patient's home. Referred by Western Health acute and subacute wards via SNAP (Subacute and Non-acute Assessment and Pathways) and external networks
* Up to 20 virtual beds with length of stay varying from 1–4 weeks depending on patient progress
* Full Time – Monday to Friday (no weekends)
* Part Time – Monday to Friday (working days negotiable)
Key responsibilities
* Providing patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Conducting phone calls and telehealth with patients and other specialties/GPs
* Liaising with inpatient teams
* Completing admissions and clinical reviews in the patient's home and producing discharge summaries in a timely manner
* Possess Australian Driver's license and be willing to perform home visits with team support
About you
* Current APHRA Registration as a Medical Practitioner
* Post-graduate Year 3 or above at the time of commencement
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a diverse and growing community of about one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care each year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across all life stages. We provide 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, geriatric medicine and cardiology. Western Health is under the division of Western Health at Home, expanding to provide patient-centred care at home with services including Community Geriatric Medicine clinics, Residential in Reach, Rehabilitation at Home and Hospital in the Home.
We have strengths in chronic disease, complex care and innovative healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery provides insights into the most pressing health challenges for diverse populations.
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. We also provide primary healthcare at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Ravenhall.
Compensation and benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
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 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 patient care, 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 sign in through the official Careers Page before applying.
Closing date
11:59pm on 31 May 2026.
Enquiries
For more information about this role, contact Dr Barbara Sabangan via Barbara.Sabangan@wh.org.au or contact Dr Nicholas Voon via Nicholas.Voon@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to child and young person safety and comply with legislative requirements. All appointments are subject to a Police Record Check, Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (where applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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