Employment Type: Fixed term ( 03/08/2026 to 31/01/2027

Hours: 76 hours Fortnight shift

Salary: $49.71hr (HM13) to 80.40/hr (HM20)

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Angela Germech

Email: GermechA@mercy.com.au

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

Applications are being accepted for qualified medical officers to join our team to complete their PGY3 or higher 2025 clinical year at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus) for 3 months with a fixed-term contract starting on November 3, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2026.

Mercy Health has a number of HMO3 (PGY3+) or above General positions suitable for those applicants who have obtained their General Registration with AHPRA.

Mercy Health offers a supported environment where senior medical staff make an effort to know you personally, and our HMO education program comprises weekly education sessions incorporating simulation workshops and case-based education sessions.

Mercy Health offers the following General Stream rotations as a Hospital Medical Officer (PGY3+) - General Stream for the fixed term period.

• Psychiatry

• General Surgery

• Emergency Medicine

Hospital Medical Officer (PGY3+) positions are offered through direct recruitment by Mercy Health.

* We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

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.

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time with the possibility of Part Time for a suitable candidate.

Hours: 86 hour fortnight (Full Time) / 43 hour fortnight (Part Time)

Salary: Hourly from HM25 $57.71 to HM30 $79.44

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women (163 Studley Rd Heidelberg Victoria 3084)

Upload with Application: Please upload resume and cover letter

Contact: A/Prof Suet-Wan Choy Suet-Wan.Choy@austin.org.au

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

Summary of the role:

• Based at the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg
• Contract from 02/11/2026 - 31/01/2027.
• Fixed Term Full time with the possibility of Part Time for a suitable candidate.
• The position is accredited through SOMANZ/RACP
• Flexibility with roles may be negotiated to suit individual training requirements
• Senior Registrar/Fellow will provide medical care for inpatients and outpatients at Mercy Hospital for Women as per position description
• Employment terms as per the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Hospital Medical Officer Certified Agreement

You must have:

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Advanced Trainee in General Medicine and/or relevant speciality area or have completed your FRACP (General medicine or other relevant specialty) or equivalent
• Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team

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.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

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.