Central Coast LHD is seeking PGY4+ Registrars and CMOs to support Emergency Department services across its coastal hospital network. Shifts are available throughout 2026, including weekday, weekend and after-hours blocks. You will work in busy, supportive Emergency Departments with diverse presentations, modern systems and robust escalation pathways.

This role is ideal for doctors looking to build Emergency Medicine experience, consolidate independent practice or step into in-charge responsibilities depending on seniority and site requirements.

Clinical Environment

- Wide case mix – manage trauma, cardiac emergencies, resus, paediatrics and mental health presentations
- Varied shift responsibility – work in supervised or in-charge positions depending on your seniority and hospital site
- Streamlined systems – use electronic medical records and structured triage protocols to support smoother workflow
- High-acuity exposure – build procedural and critical care skills in well-equipped ED settings
- Strong escalation pathways – work with specialist support and experienced clinical teams

Patient Demographic

You will support a broad Emergency Department patient mix, including adults, older patients, families, paediatric presentations, mental health presentations, trauma, cardiac emergencies and patients requiring assessment, stabilisation or escalation of care.

Key Duties

- Assess and manage ED presentations within scope
- Support patient flow, triage and treatment planning
- Participate in resus, trauma and acute care where appropriate




- Work in supervised or in-charge roles depending on roster and seniority
- Escalate clinical concerns appropriately
- Complete clinical documentation and handover
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and specialist teams

Requirements

- AHPRA General Registration
- PGY4+ with minimum 6 months Emergency Medicine experience
- Willingness to complete onboarding and local credentialing

Benefits

- Rates up to $2,500 per shift, depending on experience and shift type
- Return travel, accommodation and car hire arranged
- Flexible booking options, including ad hoc or block shifts
- Weekday, weekend and after-hours opportunities
- Full credentialing and locum support provided

Location

Central Coast LHD offers coastal Emergency Medicine locum work just 1.5 hours from Sydney. The region is known for its beaches, national parks, relaxed lifestyle, ocean breezes and vibrant local communities, making it ideal for doctors seeking a coastal break while working in well-supported, modern EDs.

Referral Program

Also, if locum work isn’t for you at the moment but you know another doctor who may be interested, we do have a referral program. Successful referrals can receive a $1,100 prepaid gift card for non-specialist doctors, or $1,600 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

Additional information

- Work across busy coastal EDs with diverse presentations
- Choose weekday, weekend or after-hours locum blocks
- Return travel, accommodation and car hire arranged

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