Haematologist

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Haematologist to provide high-quality clinical care in outpatient clinics and ward services. The role includes training and supervising medical staff, with a focus on supporting cancer services development and strategic initiatives.

The position emphasizes clinical research involvement and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team across Western Health services, including oncology and related specialties.

Qualifications

• Credentials for the Haematologist position with appropriate medical registration.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deliver high-quality clinical care in outpatient and ward settings.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the ward/unit care model.
• Accurately reflect treatment plans and outcomes in prescribed documentation to support ongoing care.
• Ensure awareness of junior medical staff's clinical experience and proficiency, providing supervision and accountability for care.

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8891

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Casual (Locum), Ongoing
• Salary: HN16-59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The role of the Haematologist is to provide high-quality clinical care to the patients attending Western Health services, to supervise and train medical staff throughout their career pathway, support Western Health strategic priorities and to perform clinical research. This position is seeking a haematologist who will work in outpatient clinics and complete ward service and have an interest in supporting strategic development of cancer services.

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.
• Accurately reflect the patient’s treatment plan, requirements, outcomes or events within prescribed documentation to support ongoing care, communication and to ensure that all legal requirements are met in regards to legibility of content and identity of reporter in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures.
• 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.
  • Credentials for the position.
  • Relevant clinical experience and clinical competence required for level of position.
  • Experience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical Staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
  • Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready tomake animpact?

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand 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, anImmunisationStatus 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.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm