Senior Medical Officer / Staff Specialist – Emergency MedicineSwan Hill, Victoria | Full-Time or Part-Time | Minimum 0.5 FTESalary 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 strong 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
- Infrastructure planning for a Short Stay Unit scheduled for 2027
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 The Emergency Department is supported by a range of onsite services, including:
- 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 Applicants will demonstrate:
- 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.
Apply Now 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.
Sante Recruitment
With over 20 years' experience in the medical recruitment business, Sante Recruitment will ensure that your application process is dealt with in a timely manner, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Phone: +61 0426887086
Website: www.sante-recruitment.com.au
