Infectious Diseases Physician

• Location: Sunshine & Footscray Campus


• Employment Type: Fixed Term (29 June 2026 to 27 November 2026)


• Salary: HN16 - HN59 + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Infectious Diseases Unit at Western Health has an exciting oppurtunity for an array of fixed term positions to cover leave. 

The dates which are requiring coverage include:

• 29 June 2026 - 27 September 2026


• 21 September 2026 - 27 November 2026

Duties during this time may include (but are not limited to) ward service, various adult specialist clinics, Antimicrobial Stewerdship and Infection Prevention support. 

Following the formal recruitment process - hours and clinical duties will be negotiated with succesful applicants based on experience, clinical expertise and availability. 

Key responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with Western Health policy and procedure


• Ensure awareness of clinical experience and proficiency of junior medical staff delegated to deliver care and provide supervision for and be accountable for the care delivered and provide consistent and appropriate leadership and supervision to Junior Medical Staff


• Actively participate in departmental or organisational wide quality and credentialing processes, including clinical work review groups


• Work collaboratively and respectfully with multi-disciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes for patients through effective communication and attendance and participation in unit and site clinical meeting

About you

• Possess relevant experience, credentials and registration 


• Displays and expresses a high level of ethics in regards to patients, colleagues and the organisation


• Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff


• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team

Click here for the Position 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. 

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 specialist care to individuals impacted by Infectious Diseases, 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.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 June 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Adrian Tramontana via email [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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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