Senior Medical Officer / Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine
Swan Hill, Victoria | Full time or Part-Time | Minimum 0.5 FTE. Salary Packaging Available | Incentivised Package Including Accommodation.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Emergency Medicine Senior Medical Officer or Staff Specialist to join Swan Hill District Health, a progressive regional health service in north-west Victoria.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician seeking a rewarding rural Emergency Medicine role offering clinical leadership, professional support, teaching opportunities and an excellent work-life balance.
The position provides the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a modern Emergency Department while mentoring junior medical staff and helping drive innovation, quality improvement and service development.
What's On Offer
Full-time or part-time employment – minimum 0.5 FTE
Competitive remuneration as per EBA
Salary packaging available
Incentivised employment package
Access to accommodation
Strong professional and clinical support
Leadership and service development opportunities
Teaching, supervision and professional development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Discounted gym memberships
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent rural work-life balance
Opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a regional community
About Swan Hill District Health
Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) is a 143-bed health service, including aged care, employing approximately 750 staff and providing healthcare to a regional population of around 40,000 people across a 100 km catchment.
Located on the banks of the Murray River, Swan Hill is approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne and offers an attractive regional lifestyle, including affordable housing, excellent schools and a solid community environment.
More than 12 months ago, SHDH opened a brand-new Emergency Department, which now manages approximately 18,000 presentations each year.
The Modern ED Includes
Resuscitation bays
Isolation rooms
Fast-track areas
Contemporary emergency care facilities




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The Role
The Emergency Medicine Senior Medical Officer will work collaboratively with the Emergency Department multidisciplinary team to provide clinical leadership, supervision and high-quality patient care.
The Role Will Contribute To
Medical workforce development
Clinical governance
Quality and safety initiatives
Education and supervision
Service development
Continuous improvement
Shared clinical leadership within the Emergency Department
The position is supported by an experienced medical and nursing workforce and works closely with executive leadership, hospital services and regional healthcare partners.
Emergency Department Team The ED Is Supported By
FACEMs
FACRRM-qualified doctors
FRACGPs with advanced Emergency Medicine expertise
Junior Medical Officers
Nurse Practitioners
Regional support is provided by Bendigo Health, with tertiary referral services available through Melbourne.
Onsite Clinical Services
Acute Medicine
Anaesthetics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
General Surgery
Geriatrics and Rehabilitation
Residential Aged Care – onsite and offsite
Swan Hill District Health also provides GP services from purpose-built facilities, creating an integrated rural healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities The Successful Applicant Will
Act as the Medical Officer in Charge during clinical ED shifts
Provide clinical leadership and direction to medical staff working within the ED
Provide direct assessment and management of Emergency Department patients
Undertake history, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment
Prescribe and administer appropriate interventions
Support safe clinical handover and comprehensive documentation
Provide supervision,



education and support to other medical staff
Exercise appropriate clinical judgement regarding admission, transfer and discharge
Liaise with patients, families, carers and community services
Work collaboratively with admitting and visiting medical officers
Participate equitably in the medical on-call roster
Respond to Code Blue and Medical Emergency Team calls
Provide emergency resuscitation as a key member of the response team
Contribute to NSQHS and Aged Care Quality Standards
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
About You
Current AHPRA registration
Fellowship as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM), or
FRACGP or FACRRM with appropriate advanced Emergency Medicine qualifications
Recent clinical experience and high-level Emergency Medicine expertise in Australia or an equivalent setting
Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and continuous quality improvement
Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development
Willingness to participate in an equitable roster including evenings, weekends and on-call
Why Swan Hill?
Swan Hill offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a supportive regional health service while enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle.
With the Murray River on your doorstep, affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong local community, Swan Hill provides an attractive alternative to metropolitan practice.
The role is particularly suited to an Emergency Medicine specialist or experienced Rural Generalist looking to combine senior clinical responsibility with lifestyle, professional development and meaningful community-based healthcare.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FACEM, FACRRM or FRACGP with advanced Emergency Medicine skills to join a modern regional Emergency Department with strong medical support and opportunities for clinical leadership.
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