Emergency Medicine ConsultantSenior Clinical Leadership Chance | 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 opportunity 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
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.
The Lifestyle Enjoy the benefits of living in a well‐established and well‐connected regional centre.
The region offers an outstanding combination of career prospect, 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
All enquiries are handled in complete confidence.
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📌 Emergency Medicine Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne