2027 Paediatric Hospital Medical Officer

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time 12 month contract

Hours: 76 hours per fortnight

Salary: PGY3+ from $49.71 - $80.40

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, driver licence, police check, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job ad

Contact: Dr Kathryn McMahon, Email: [email protected]       

Dr Sarah Sattar, Email: [email protected]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Werribee Mercy Hospital provides the main paediatric service for a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population in Melbourne’s west. Our service is busy, hands-on, and strongly team-based, with a focus on practical clinical care and supporting trainees to develop confidence and independence.

Applications are invited for eligible medical officers to join our 2027 Paediatric team at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus).

We have numerous twelve (12) month positions available commencing on 1st February 2027.

Mercy Health has a number of HMO (PGY3+) Paediatric positions suitable for those applicants who have obtained their General Registration with AHPRA.

Mercy health also offers general positions with 6 month paediatrics + 6months general rotation. This would involve a separate application via our General Stream

This is a full-time role on a rotating roster, offering exposure across multiple areas of paediatric practice, including:

• General Paediatrics Inpatient Unit

• A busy 16-bed Level 4 Special Care Nursery (SCN)

• Rapid review clinics

Teaching & Support

We place a strong emphasis on registrar development and education. The role includes:

• 3 hours of teaching per week

• Close consultant supervision with opportunities for graded autonomy

• Involvement in bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical reviews

• A supportive environment with approachable senior staff and a collaborative team culture

About You: 

• Hold general registration as a medical practitioner by commencement of 2027 Clinical Year

• Equipped with excellent communication skills and promote the Mercy Values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship and Teamwork.

• Enthusiastic and motivated to make a real contribution to the provision of high quality care to an ethnically diverse, rapidly growing community

• Interested in gaining Paediatric experience

• For these positions, enrolment in the Sydney Child Health Program or diploma of Child health are encouraged

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.