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 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 Solid 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.

📌 Senior Emergency Medicine Leader - Regional Ed (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne