Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7551
About the role:
Western Health comprises four public hospitals with adult Intensive Care Units based at Sunshine and the newly opened Footscray Hospital. Sunshine ICU is a 25-minute drive from Melbourne CBD and new Footscray ICU is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne CBD.
Intensive Care at Western Health:
We provide specialised care to a young patient population with notably high severity of illness scores compared with other metropolitan ICUs. Sunshine ICU has 13 bedspaces admitting approximately 1250 critically ill adults per year (average APACHE3 score is 65). New Footscray ICU has 11 bedspaces and currently admits approximately 900 critically ill adults per year (average APACHE3 score 59.5) with plans to expand its footprint in the near future.
We admit medical patients together with both elective and emergency surgical patients supporting our specialised surgical services which include Thoracic, Colorectal, Vascular, and Upper GI surgery. We are proud to have an established multidisciplinary Cardiogenic Shock Service including the provision of Mechanical Cardiac Support in the form of Impella. We also admit a significant number of complex critically unwell obstetric patients at Sunshine ICU supporting our colleagues at the colocated Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
Both sites are accredited by the CICM for General Training, as well as by ACEM, RACP and ANZCA.
Why do registrars enjoy training at Western Health?
ICU Registrars at Western Health gain a wide range of experience in adult intensive care medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. Individual professional development is supported by an engaged medical and nursing group, a proactive team of Supervisors of Training, and a mentorship programme. ICU registrars enjoy the individualised approach to the balance of autonomy with support to improve their clinical, communication and procedural skills in our ICUs. In addition to registrars, there is at least one HMO rostered to each ICU at all times.
What do we offer our ICU trainees at Western Health?
Individualised Opportunities:
CICM Accredited Rotations in:
A customized registrar teaching program
Run by our team of Intensivists comprising of the following:
Additional weekly educational activities include:
A number of WH ICU’s senior medical staff are current or past examiners for the CICM primary or fellowship exams.
Research Opportunities:
We are a member of the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group, with dedicated research coordinators and a research program including large ANZICS trials as well as local studies. Registrars are encouraged to participate in research, and the opportunity exists to complete your formal project under the supervision of experienced and enthusiastic Intensivists at Western Health.
About you:
Australian and New Zealand trained Medical Graduates:
International Medical Graduates:
Desirable Criteria:
While designed for CICM trainees our positions also provide training recognized by the RACP, ANZCA, and ACEM. Trainees from these programs, or doctors who seek further experience prior to joining them, are encouraged to apply.
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about the delivery of Best Care in an ICU healthcare setting, 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 14 October 2026.
Please ensure your application includes your CV, your cover letter and a minimum of two (2) written references; references to be emailed to Ms Jo Andress.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.