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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Port Lincoln, South Australia AU

Available from 26 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant / Head of Unit – Emergency Department Location: Port Lincoln, SA Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Competitive specialist package (incl.

allowances & private practice arrangements) Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Lead a regional Emergency Department while providing specialist emergency care.

This dual clinical and leadership role combines hands-on emergency medicine with responsibility for workforce management, service planning, quality improvement, governance and patient safety.

$250,000 ~ $500,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Mackay, Queensland AU

Available from 26 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Mackay, QLD Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary | Full-Time or Part-Time Salary: Competitive specialist package Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Join a busy regional referral Emergency Department managing 50,000+ presentations annually.

Provide specialist emergency care, supervise junior staff, support education and contribute to quality, research and service development.

International candidates can be considered.

$222,059 ~ $281,545Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taree, New South Wales AU

Available from 05 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer – Emergency Medicine Location: Taree, NSW Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Salary: Competitive remuneration + applicable rural incentives, allowances and salary packaging Start Date: By negotiation About the Role Join a growing Emergency Department at Manning Rural Referral Hospital during an exciting period of development and expansion.

With approximately 38,000 presentations annually, this is an opportunity for FACEMs to help shape the future of emergency care, contribute to service development, supervise trainees, and work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Both experienced consultants and early-career FACEMs are encouraged to apply.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Burnie, Tasmania AU

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: North West Tasmania Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time (shift work with on-call) Salary: $216,300 - $296,640 p.a.

+ superannuation & allowances Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Join a supportive Emergency Medicine team providing care across two busy regional emergency departments serving a population of approximately 116,000.

Work alongside experienced FACEMs, trainees, and multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities in education, supervision, clinical leadership, outreach, and subspecialty interests.

$216,300 ~ $296,640Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Armidale, New South Wales AU

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Armidale, NSW Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time (12 months) Salary: $197,583 - $243,822 p.a.

Start Date: Negotiable About the Role Join a regional referral hospital as an Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist during a 12-month period of service renewal and workforce transition.

Provide specialist emergency care, clinical leadership, and support for junior medical staff while helping maintain high-quality, patient-centred services.

$197,583 ~ $243,822Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Cairns North, Queensland AU

Available from 15 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Cairns, QLD Employment Type: Fixed-Term Temporary, Flexible Salary: Up to $281,545 p.a.

+ Superannuation & Benefits Start Date: ASAP to August 2027 About the Role An opportunity for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a major regional health service in Tropical North Queensland.

You will provide specialist emergency care, support rural clinicians, and contribute to education, training, and service improvement initiatives.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Wodonga, Victoria AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Emergency Medicine Specialist – Cross-Campus Setting Location: Albury–Wodonga, NSW/VIC Border, Australia Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time (part-time opportunities may be available) Salary: AUD $250,000 – $450,000+ per annum (dependent on experience and allowances) About the Role Join a high-performing regional emergency department working across two hospital campuses, managing a broad and diverse patient population.

You will deliver specialist emergency care, support and supervise junior doctors, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role also offers opportunities to be involved in teaching, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives, making it ideal for specialists looking to further develop their leadership and mentoring skills in a well-supported environment.

$250,000 ~ $450,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Mt Isa, Queensland AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine Location: Mount Isa, North West Queensland Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary | Flexible Part-Time | FIFO options available Remuneration: Total package up to $754,856 p.a.

About the Role This role offers the opportunity for an experienced Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to deliver high‑quality care within a busy regional Emergency Department supporting remote communities across North West Queensland.

You will work as part of a collaborative, well‑supported team in an accredited training environment, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, and quality improvement.

$585,388 ~ $754,856Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Goulburn, New South Wales AU

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

Emergency Medicine Specialist – Rural Emergency Department Location: Goulburn, Southern Tablelands, NSW Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time Position Type: Staff Specialist International candidates can be considered About the Role Join a well-supported Level 4 Emergency Department delivering high-quality care across a broad and stimulating case mix, including adult and paediatric presentations, trauma, and high-acuity emergencies.

The department manages approximately 70–80 undifferentiated patients per day and acts as a regional referral centre for surrounding hospitals.

You will work alongside experienced FACEMs, FACRRM and GP VMOs, with strong access to ICU, Anaesthetics, Surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Mental Health and Short Stay services.

$280,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

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