Emergency Medicine ConsultantSenior Clinical Leadership Opportunity | Major Regional Referral Service FACEM | Full time or Part-Time | ACEM Accredited | 64,000+ ED Presentations | IMG/SIMGs Welcome

Lead Emergency Medicine Services in One of Regional Australia's Largest Emergency Departments Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant to join a major regional health service and play an important role in the continued development of one of regional Australia's largest Emergency Departments.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a FACEM or substantially comparable overseas-trained Emergency Physician seeking clinical variety, leadership opportunities and the ability to influence the future direction of Emergency Medicine.

Working within a collaborative and highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse adult and paediatric case mix while providing senior clinical leadership, mentoring junior doctors and contributing to education, quality improvement and service innovation.
The Opportunity The Emergency Department manages more than 64,000 presentations annually and is undergoing significant growth and investment.
As a Consultant, you will contribute to:

- Senior clinical decision-making
- Supervision and mentoring of Emergency Medicine registrars
- Teaching of junior medical staff and Rural Generalist trainees
- Clinical governance and quality improvement
- Service development and innovation
- Workforce development
- Medical education and training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Development of contemporary Emergency Medicine models of care

There is also scope to develop specialist interests in areas such as:
Emergency Ultrasound | Medical Education | Simulation | Clinical Governance | Quality Improvement
Flexible Working Arrangements The service offers:

- Full-time or part-time appointments
- Dedicated non-clinical time
- Flexible rostering
- Consultant-led clinical environment
- Opportunities for leadership and service development
- Competitive remuneration
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging
- Professional development support

This is an excellent chance for a senior Emergency Physician seeking a long-term regional leadership role or a genuine lifestyle change without compromising clinical complexity.
About the Emergency Department The Emergency Department provides 24-hour FACEM coverage and manages:
64,000+ presentations per year Approximately:

- 40% paediatric presentations
- 26% admission rate





The department has a strong consultant workforce supported by:

- Emergency Medicine registrars
- Junior medical staff
- Rural Generalist trainees
- Experienced nursing and allied health teams

The department is ACEM-accredited for training, providing an excellent environment for teaching, supervision and professional development.
Significant investment in emergency care infrastructure and ongoing hospital redevelopment is strengthening the department's capacity and creating exciting opportunities for clinicians joining the service.
About the Health Service The organisation is one of the largest providers of specialist healthcare outside metropolitan Australia, delivering services across multiple hospital campuses and community locations.
The health service provides care to a catchment of more than 250,000 people and continues to experience significant growth.
For a Consultant Emergency Physician, this provides the opportunity to work within a major regional referral network with:

- High clinical volume
- Broad and complex presentations
- Adult and paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Specialist inpatient support
- Strong teaching and training infrastructure
- Major capital investment
- Opportunities for clinical leadership
- Service development and innovation

About You To be considered, you will have:

- Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM), or
- A substantially comparable international specialist qualification
- Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or
- Eligibility to pursue registration through the ACEM Specialist Assessment pathway
- Strong clinical Emergency Medicine experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Commitment to education and clinical governance
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

International Medical Graduates Welcome SIMGs and overseas-trained Emergency Physicians are encouraged to enquire.
Doctors with international specialist qualifications may be eligible to pursue the ACEM Specialist Pathway, depending on their qualifications, training and experience.




Sante Recruitment can provide guidance regarding the ACEM assessment process, specialist registration and AHPRA requirements.
The Lifestyle Enjoy the benefits of living in a well-established and well-connected regional centre.
The region offers an outstanding combination of career opportunity, affordability and lifestyle, with:

- Excellent schools
- Affordable housing
- Shorter commute times
- Strong sporting and recreational facilities
- Renowned food and wine
- National parks
- Rivers and waterways
- Cycling and walking trails
- Year-round outdoor recreation
- Welcoming regional communities

Positioned within easy reach of two major capital cities, the location offers the opportunity to enjoy regional living while remaining connected to metropolitan amenities.
Why Consider This Opportunity? ✔ FACEM / Emergency Medicine Consultant
✔ Major regional referral service
✔ 64,000+ ED presentations annually
✔ Approximately 40% paediatric presentations
✔ 24-hour FACEM coverage
✔ ACEM-accredited training department
✔ Full-time or part-time options
✔ Dedicated non-clinical time
✔ Leadership & service development opportunities
✔ Emergency Ultrasound opportunities
✔ Medical Education & Simulation
✔ Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
✔ Major infrastructure investment
✔ Competitive remuneration
✔ Relocation assistance
✔ Salary packaging
✔ Professional development support
✔ ACEM Specialist Pathway applicants encouraged
✔ Excellent regional lifestyle
Apply Now If you're considering your next Emergency Medicine Consultant position, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Whether you are an established FACEM, an overseas-trained Emergency Physician or an SIMG considering the ACEM Specialist Pathway, Sante Recruitment can provide confidential guidance on the department, consultant team, roster structure, remuneration and specialist registration pathway.
Early confidential enquiries are welcome. Many doctors begin with an informal conversation before deciding whether to apply, and Sante Recruitment can also provide information on other FACEM and Emergency Medicine Consultant opportunities across Australia, including positions that may not yet be publicly advertised.
Contact Sante Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity and your career options.
All enquiries are handled in complete confidence.

📌 Emergency Medicine Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne