Palliative Medicine Advanced Trainee

Cabrini’s Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Meal & entertainment card benefits

Discounted private health insurance

Discounted Myki commuter fares

Job summary

Cabrini Health in Melbourne's southeast is seeking an Advanced Trainee in Palliative Medicine to work under the Director of Palliative Medicine. The role focuses on high-quality inpatient palliative care at Cabrini Malvern, with opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in symptom management, communication, and inter-disciplinary teamwork.

The trainee will contribute to education, research, and quality assurance and participate in a vibrant research program aligned with Cabrini’s mission

Qualifications

• Be registered as an Advanced Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or Chapter of Palliative Medicine.
• Unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Experience at Registrar or Senior Basic Physician Trainee level desirable.

Responsibilities

• Admission of all new patients to the palliative care ward.
• Day to day clinical management of palliative care inpatients.
• Management of prescribing, discharge planning, and key administrative activities pertaining to patient care.
• Communication with patients, their families and relevant health care staff.
• Participating and contributing to quality processes and protocols.
• Active participation in peer review patient-related activities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Advanced Trainee status

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Advanced Trainee in Palliative Medicine

Fixed term full time (6 month contract)

Starting July 2027 - 43 hours per week

Cabrini Malvern

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

Cabrini Palliative Care Medicine

The Advanced Trainee in Palliative Care will work under the direction of the Director of Palliative Medicine and will gain exposure to, and experience in, the delivery of high-quality inpatient palliative care at Cabrini Malvern.

This role provides opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in symptom management, whole-person care, advanced communication, psychosocial assessment, ethical decision-making in end-of-life care, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The trainee will also develop advanced knowledge and skills in pharmacology and prescribing.

The Advanced Trainee will be expected to contribute to the ongoing education, research and quality assurance programme as directed by the consultants in palliative medicine, contribute to a vibrant research program, participate in education within the framework of the Mission, Values, and Vision, and the Behaviours that Matter to Cabrini.

This is an onsite role covering 43 hours per week Monday to Friday.

How you will make an impact

• Admission of all new patients to the palliative care ward.
• Day to day clinical management of palliative care inpatients.
• Management of prescribing, discharge planning, and key administrative activities pertaining to patient care.
• Communication with patients, their families and relevant health care staff.
• Participating and contributing to quality processes and protocols.
• Actively and regularly participating in peer review patient related activities.
• Adherence to the Cabrini codes of professional conduct, code of ethics, standards of
• practice and competencies, Mission, Values and Vision, and the Behaviours that Matter.

What we’re looking for:

• Applications are welcomed from Advanced Trainees in Palliative Medicine and Advanced Trainees in other RACP specialties.
• Experience at Registrar or Senior Basic Physician Trainee level in medicine, oncology, general practice, or related specialities is desirable.
• Have unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Be registered as an Advanced Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or Chapter of Palliative Medicine.
• Have a valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Cabrini benefits:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Rewarding career growth opportunities within a supportive team environment
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted Myki Commuter fares available
• Vibrant Malvern location close to public transport, shops, and cafes

Enquiries to: Dr Merlina Sulistio, Director of Palliative Medicine on 03 95081163

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.