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: 7570
About the role:
The Western Health Urology Unit is one of the largest Urology Units in Melbourne with 16 consultants; a fellow and 4 registrars supported by 3 HMOs and 2 Interns. The unit has 21 operating lists, 3 flexible cystoscopy lists and 3 outpatient clinics each week. There are weekly grand ward rounds, teaching and MDT.
The team consists of an accredited Urology Fellow, Two accredited registrars and Two Unaccredited registrars (this position). The Unaccredited Registrar will be given the same responsibilities as the Accredited Registrars. They will have their own protected theatre lists under consultant/fellow supervision, including independent flexible cystoscopy lists. They will be responsible for ward management of patients and participate in the 1:5 on call roster.
Western Health Urology is headed by A/Prof. Niall Corcoran. There is a strong research culture in the unit and registrars are expected to participate in, present and publish during their term with us.
All applicants must ensure that you attach your cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your online application.
Key responsibilities:
About you:
Prior urological experience is essential and prior research experience is preferable. We are looking for doctors that have strong interpersonal skills and are able to work well with our large team of doctors and nurses. This job would a fantastic opportunity for doctors in the process of applying for advanced urological training.
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About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of 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, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
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. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing clinical leadership and management of patients, 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 1 June 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact A/Prof. Niall Corcoran via [email protected].
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 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.