About the Roles

1.       Obstetrics and Gynaecology Non-accredited Registrar

2.       DRANZCOG-Advanced Registrar

We are seeking enthusiastic junior medical staff with O&G experience to join the Western Health Women’s Health team in 2023. Western Health provides women’s health services across our network including the tertiary level service at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) at Sunshine Hospital, and a lower acuity service at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.

JKWC is a purpose-built women’s and children’s facility that opened with state-of-the-art facilities in 2019. The service cares for over 6500 mothers annually and we have a comprehensive tertiary team comprising Maternal Fetal Medicine, obstetric medicine, obstetric anaesthesia and a recently opened Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Gynaecology services include general gynaecology as well as gynae-oncology, urogynaecology & minimally invasive surgery.

Bacchus Marsh Hospital joined the Western Health network in 2021. The lower risk maternity service is expected to grow to approximately 1000 births annually whilst the gynaecology service is expanding to support a large number of theatre sessions and extensive ambulatory services.

In 2023, we are offering

1. O&G Non-Accredited Registrar positions, suited to those intending to undertake RANZCOG specialist training or career medical officer pathways in O&G.


2. DRANZCOG-Advanced Registrar positions, suited to candidates intending to complete the Advanced DRANZCOG as part of General Practice or Rural Generalist training, who intend to practice in GP-Obstetrics or as rural generalists in the future.

Both roles provide opportunities to gain skills in all areas of O&G. All of our registrars participate in the various aspects of the structured teaching program that is an integral part of our accredited RANZCOG training status. Successful applicants who intend applying for vocational training will be supported by the unit in their application, conditional on meeting expectations with respect to service delivery and demonstrating relevant O&G skills.

About the Role

Non-accredited junior registrars can expect experience in any of the following areas:

• Bacchus Marsh Hospital


• Junior registrar for one of the four team-based general O&G units


• Labour ward and acute receiving registrar


• Night duty (on call with a Senior Registrar – Level 5/6)


• Elective Caesarean Section lists


• Emergency department (EDOG)


• Early Pregnancy Service (EPAS)


• Antenatal clinics


• Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC)


• Gynaecology outpatients


• Gynaecology operating (minor gynaecological procedures, and/or co-rostered with RANZCOG trainee to gynaecology lists)

Additional opportunities may be available for participation in other specialist services such as pelvic floor disorders, gynae-oncology, infertility, maternal-fetal medicine, adolescent gynaecology and endoscopic surgery.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the requirements below:

• Primary Medical qualification (eg MBBS, MD) or equivalent as recognised by AHPRA 


• Current medical registration with no current AHPRA conditions on practice


• Minimum 18 months (preferably 24 months) experience in O&G at HMO, SHMO or Junior Registrar level


• Minimum 12 months O&G experience for Advanced DRANZCOG positions

Important note to applicants:

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to three (3) Referees for completion.

It is preferable that at least one (1) referee must be from an Australian training hospital and the referee has been involved as a direct supervisor/line manager within the last 24 months.

The completed form is to be returned to Western Health as an email attachment to Zana Bogdanoska at Western Health Zana.Bogdanoska@wh.org.au prior to the nominated closing date.

Please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and Preferences Form.

Applications close 11^th July 2023, with interviews offered within 2 weeks.

NB: When submitting your Preference Form, please upload the document via the 'JMS Application Form' option.

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support


• Career advancement opportunities


• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing


• Work-life balance

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 (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.