Emergency Department (Senior Medical Officer)

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services within the Emergency Department
• Act as a clinical leader and teacher consistent with approved scope of practice and ED capability
• Prioritise patient care needs and ensure safe, efficient service delivery
• Supervise, mentor, and support Junior Medical Officers and students across disciplines
• Escalate operational issues impacting patient care to the Hospital Coordinator or Executive team
• Undertake credentialing for invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Participate in performance appraisals and departmental quality improvement activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, allied health, and senior clinicians

Qualification
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• General Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for provisional or limited registration

Experience
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience (desirable)
• Significant experience in Emergency Medicine
• Experience supporting, supervising, and training junior medical staff and students
• Experience in acute care and hospital emergency settings
• ACEM Non-Accredited Trainee background (desirable)

Skills
• Emergency clinical assessment and advanced patient care skills
• Leadership and teaching capability in a clinical environment
• Strong decision-making in high-acuity and fast-paced settings
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and communication skills
• Operational awareness and service prioritisation skills

About the Company
Central Gippsland Health Service (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of acute, aged care, and community health services across Wellington Shire, operating across multiple campuses including Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield. Affiliated with Monash University’s School of Rural Health, CGH is a leading teaching hospital offering integrated care through emergency, critical care, oncology, dialysis, rehabilitation, and community-based services, supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team and a strong commitment to inclusive, person-centred healthcare.