Company description:

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

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about providing comprehensive specialist care for patients with a wide range of substance related disorders and associated complex comorbidity across Drug Health Services, 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.

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.

Job description:

• Location: Footscray/Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: HM25 - HM30

About the role

The Addiction Medicine Registrar (Western Health) has a key role within Drug Health Services and the Addiction Medicine Team. The Registrar provides comprehensive specialist care for patients with a wide range of substance use and related disorders and the associated complex comorbidity.

Drug Health Services is a program at Western Health which offers innovative and diverse programs that include Specialist programs for Adults, Women's and Children's Services, Youth and Family Services, Residential Withdrawal Services, West side Lodge Residential Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Service and at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.

The Addiction Medicine Team sits within Drug Health Services and offers Addiction Medicine support across the programs of Drug Health Services and throughout Western Health.

The Addiction Medicine registrar roles sit within:

• The Addiction Medicine Consultation and Liaison Service at Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department
• The Addiction Medicine Outpatient Clinic and Specialist Pharmacotherapy Program
• The Residential Withdrawal Unit and Adolescent Residential Withdrawal Unit
• The Hamilton Centre Statewide Service for mental health and addiction
• West side Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Service
• Alcohol and other drug treatment at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

The Addiction Medicine Registrar is involved in provision of both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with Addiction and co-existing medical, psychiatric and social complexity. The Registrar provides high level Addiction Medicine assessment, treatment and connection to a range of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment services. The Registrar also provides clinical leadership to the Drug Health Services community teams, and is involved in research and data collection.

These current advertised positions are full time (though requests for part time training are accepted) for 12 months, commencing 2 February 2026.

We offer accredited training in Addiction Medicine for those who are interested in attaining Fellowship of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine AND Advanced training in Addiction Psychiatry. The Advanced training requirements for Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry may be completed in their entirety at Western Health.

These positions may also be considered by other trainees for relevant clinical experience, within their own chosen discipline.

Applicants will be supported to complete Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) Training and receive accreditation to prescribe ORT.

Key responsibilities:

• Involvement in provision of both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with Addiction and co-existing medical, psychiatric, and social complexity.
• Provide high level Addiction Medicine assessment, treatment, and connection to a range of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment services.
• Provide clinical leadership to the Drug Health Services community teams and is involved in research and data collection.

• Ensure high quality patient care via clinical assessment and development of management and follow up plans.
• Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds.
• Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that required clinical procedures are performed with appropriate training and supervision.

About you:

• A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
• Current medical registration
• Clinical competence as required for level of position
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to professional development

Position Description

Contact Person: Dr Jon Cook

Title: Addiction Medicine Specialist

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 8345 6682

Alternate Contact Person: Dr Lea Foo

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 8345 6682.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 16 June 2025.