Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6217
About the role:
As an Intensivist at Western Health, you will utilise your advanced technical and non-technical crisis management skills to ensure safe and autonomous clinical practice. You will be at the forefront of making timely, structured, and accurate assessments of a comprehensive range of life-threatening problems in critically ill patients. Your clinical expertise will enable you to apply life-supporting therapy as appropriate, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
At Western Health, we believe in fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. As a Western Health Intensivist, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of dedicated medical professionals, shaping the future of critical care medicine. Your ability to supervise and teach junior medical staff will be instrumental in their growth and development, contributing to the overall excellence of our ICU Services.
The Department of Intensive Care Medicine is part of the Division of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Services The Department is responsible for the provision of Intensive Care services at Western Health’s (WH) Intensive Care Units, which are located at Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital. WH services are managed across Footscray, Sunshine, Sunbury and Williamstown campuses and incorporate an adult and paediatric case mix.
Join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of critically ill patients. As a valued member of Western Health's ICUs, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your dedication and expertise will be celebrated and rewarded through competitive Salary Packaging, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance.
If you are a highly skilled ICU professional who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment, we invite you to apply for the role of an Intensivist at Western Health. Together, let's shape the future of critical care and provide the highest standard of care for our patients. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us.
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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.
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?
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 12 December 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Craig Fench 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.