Employment Terms
* Employment Type: Full‐Time, Fixed Term (6-months from 3 August 2026)
* Salary: HM25-30+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About Western Health
Western Health is the major healthcare provider for one of the fastest growing regions of Australia. It operates four public hospitals, including the newly opened Footscray Hospital, with dedicated Intensive Care Units at Sunshine and Footscray.
Intensive Care at Western Health
We specialise in care for a young patient population with high severity illness scores. Sunshine ICU has 13 beds and admits around 1,250 critically ill adults a year (average APACHE3 score 65). Footscray ICU has 11 beds and admits about 900 critically ill adults per year (average APACHE3 score 59.5) with plans for expansion.
Why Registrars Enjoy Training at Western Health
ICU Registrars gain a wide range of experience in adult intensive care medicine within a supportive, collaborative environment. Individual professional development is supported by an engaged medical and nursing group, a proactive Supervisors of Training team, and a mentorship programme.
What We Offer Our ICU Trainees
* One Transition Year Fellow appointment at Sunshine ICU for an eligible CICM trainee
* Part-time training available
Other accredited rotations include:
* Paediatric Ward Medicine
* Paediatric & Adult Emergency Medicine
* Adult Internal Medicine
A customised registrar teaching program includes:
* Protected weekly teaching covering ALS, airway skills, teamwork, communication, and the core ICU curriculum
* Simulation-based teaching at state‐of‐the‐art simulation centres
* Consultant-led primary examination teaching
* CVC workshop – hands‐on, consultant-led (twice yearly)
* BASIC course – scheduled twice yearly
* VICEN participation incorporated into the academic timetable
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
* Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning
Learning and Development Opportunities
* Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
* Mentorship and career support
Enquiries
For further information contact:
* Dr James Douglas, Recruitment Coordinator & Co‐Supervisor of Training, James.Douglas@wh.org.au
* Dr KJ Farley, Lead Supervisor of Training & Recruitment, KJ.Farley@wh.org.au
* Ms Jo Andress, ICU Administration Assistant, Joanne.Andress@wh.org.au or 0468 657 068
Equal Opportunity
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The organisation is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people and follows legislative requirements for child safety. All appointments are subject to satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Closing Date
Positions close 11:59pm on 3 June 2026.
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