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 gaining experience in cardiac imaging, to provide clinical management of patients and undertake administrative duties, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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.

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.

Job description:

Cardiac Imaging Fellow

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

About the role

The Western Health Cardiology Department provides services targeted at the diagnosis, interventional and non-interventional treatment of patients who are affected by cardiovascular disease. Western Health Cardiology inpatient services and outpatient clinics are provided across Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals. There is a high volume of echocardiography through the Cardiac Diagnostic Service, with transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress echocardiography. A Cardiac CT Angiography (CTCA) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) imaging service is co-reported with the Radiology department at both sites.

Western Health Cardiology has a major focus on teaching, training and research affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Registrars and Fellows are expected to be actively engaged in research projects and teaching. The department is involved in several international multicentre randomised trials as well as independent investigator-initiated research projects. There are dedicated cardiac imaging teaching sessions twice weekly.

The Western Health Cardiology Unit is serviced by over 20 VMO Cardiologists, 2 Fellows, 4 Registrars and 4 HMOs. The Registrars comprise of 4 Accredited Cardiology Advanced Trainees. The position commences in early February 2026 until February 2027. The Fellowship is dedicated to training in echocardiography, with the flexibility to gain multi-modality expertise to suit the successful applicant's interests. There will be a focus on cardiac imaging research, including both an investigator-initiated project and critical appraisal of published science.

Trainees will be involved in all aspects of echocardiography including transthoracic, transoesophageal, exercise stress and dobutamine stress echocardiography, including the use of contrast-enhanced and 3D imaging. There is the opportunity to scan patients, though this is not a requirement. The fellow will fulfil the requirements to achieve accreditation in Cardiac CT angiography and will have exposure to CMR. The fellow will be encouraged to think critically and there is an emphasis on understanding the role of a multi-modality approach to diagnosis and management of complex pathology.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in the acquisition, analysis and reporting of echocardiogrtaphy (including transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress echocardiography
• Engage in quality assurance activities in the Cardiac Diagnostic Services (CDS) department.
• Work under the supervision and support of the Clinical Lead in Cardiac Imaging and other cardiac imaging consultants to maximise development and expertise.
• Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds.

About you:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for training in echocardiography in accordance with CSANZ guidelines.
• The trainee will have completed core advanced FRACP training in Cardiology or its equivalent and have completed basic training in echocardiography in accordance with CSANZ guidelines (Level 1 Competency).
• Applicants must be eligible for appropriate registration with AHPRA.

Trainees will be required to make a significant contribution to the workflow in the Cardiac Diagnostic Service. They will be involved in the on call roster after hours and on weekends with the fellows and registrars. They will be responsible for assisting with regular audit of the cardiac diagnostic service, present at the Surgical ‘Heart Team Meeting', and participate in mortality and morbidity reviews. The Fellow will conduct an independent research project and be involved in ongoing research activities within the unit. Candidate interest in obtaining a postgraduate degree through University of Melbourne can be facilitated. The Western Cardiology has strong ties to the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, providing an avenue to meaningful academic research.

Position Description

Contact Person: Toni Davey

Title: Cardiology & Gastroenterology Operations Manager

Email: [email protected]

Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 June 2025.