A 3 month, 1.0 EFT, fixed term position has become available due to parental leave, commencing 2nd November 2023 till the end of the rotation, February 4 2024, as the Melton Community Paediatric Registrar. This position would be suitable for an advanced trainee requiring accredited community paediatric time for their RACP training. Melton Health Hub is located an easy commute away, 45 km west of Melbourne.

Trainees will develop competence in assessment and management of a wide range of developmental, behavioural, adolescent, and general paediatric conditions, including a weekly multidisciplinary autism assessment.

Notable features of the departments and positions include:

• Exposure to a wide range of clinical situations requiring independent decision making, with close consultant support and dedicated admin time.
• Active teaching and research programs in place with expectation of contributions by the successful applicant(s).
• Commitment to trainee well-being and support

About Us
Western Health cares for a culturally diverse population of more than 1 million people. Western Health is in a period of rapid growth and operates across multiple sites in Western Melbourne.

The Bacchus Marsh and Melton Paediatric Department provides comprehensive specialist paediatric assessment and management for a range of conditions including developmental and behavioural paediatrics, neonatalogy and general paediatric medicine.

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 with opportunities to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, and deliver child and family oriented care across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging

At Western Health, we value our employees 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 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

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