Location: Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Ongoing

Salary: As per Medical Specialists Award (VPHS-AMA Agreement) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Western Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Emergency Medicine Research Lead to drive a high‑impact research agenda across our three Emergency Departments and two Urgent Care Centres.

This 0.5 FTE non‑clinical role offers the opportunity to shape a growing, collaborative research program focused on translating evidence into practice and improving patient outcomes in a high‑volume, diverse clinical workplace.

You will work closely with clinical leaders, multidisciplinary teams and academic partners to build research capability, mentor clinicians and grow research output and funding.

The successful applicant will be an Emergency Physician with a strong track record in clinical research and demonstrated ability to lead within complex health services.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and implement a coordinated Emergency Medicine research strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Foster a strong, multidisciplinary research culture embedded in clinical care and education
- Develop research partnerships with universities, networks and external organisations
- Grow research output, publications and competitive grant funding
- Mentor clinicians and supervise research trainees

About you

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (or equivalent)
- Strong track record in clinical research, including publications and/or grant funding
- Demonstrated experience leading research programs in complex health services




- Ability to mentor clinicians and build research capability
- Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
- Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy for personalised learning pathways
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
- Mentorship and career support

Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 July 2026

Enquiries: For further information, contact Dr Megan Robb at or

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.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

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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📌 Emergency Medicine Research Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
📍 Melbourne