Specialist Consultant

Head of Unit – Emergency Department

Location: 1hr 30mins from Melbourne

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (0.7 FTE Non‑clinical; 0.3 FTE Clinical – negotiable)

About the Role

A senior Emergency Medicine specialist is sought to lead a high‑performing regional Emergency Department. Working closely with senior clinical leaders and the Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager, the Head of Unit will provide strategic and operational leadership to support high‑quality patient care, multidisciplinary team development, and strong clinical governance. A key focus will be preparing the service for the new, expanded Emergency Department opening in 2027. This role combines clinical practice with impactful leadership during a significant redevelopment phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible senior clinical leadership across the Emergency Department
• Oversee operational performance, service planning and resource management
• Mentor and supervise FACEMs, trainees, HMOs, interns and medical students
• Strengthen multidisciplinary team collaboration across acute services
• Lead clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Support education, research and service innovation
• Guide planning and transition into the new 2027 Emergency Department

About You

You are a senior Emergency Medicine specialist who brings:

• Medical qualification and specialist registration with AHPRA
• FACEM fellowship
• Broad emergency care experience, including adult, paediatric and trauma
• Senior leadership experience (highly desirable)
• Strong team‑building and communication skills
• Experience in clinical teaching and supervision
• Commitment to high‑quality patient care and a supportive staff culture

Located 112km from Melbourne, this 785-bed hospital has approximately 4000 staff, and there are 13 off-site facilities in the surrounding area.

This hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialist care including:

• Cardiology
• Emergency medicine
• Surgical
• Infectious disease medicine
• Nephrology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Oncology
• Acute and sub-acute care
• Psychiatric services
• Rehabilitation services

Location Information

The hospital is located around 70 minutes’ drive north-west of Melbourne CBD. This culture-rich town, with a population of 99,841, is full of world-class attractions and a rich food and wine lifestyle.

Activities and features in the region include:

• Art Gallery
• Botanical Gardens
• Wildlife and bird park
• Tram Museum