Emergency Hospital Medical Officer

Why This Role Matters
• Provides frontline emergency care within Victoria’s largest public health service
• Supports doctors pursuing Emergency Medicine or other specialty training pathways
• Strengthens acute care delivery across tertiary and mixed emergency departments
• Contributes to high-quality, patient-centred emergency services across Melbourne

Job Description
• Position: 2026 Emergency Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)
• Location: Melbourne VIC
• Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
• Suitable for: PGY3+ doctors planning a career in Emergency Medicine or requiring ED experience for training pathways
• Network: Multiple emergency departments within Monash Health

Key Features of the Role:
• Work within Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service
• Exposure to tertiary and mixed Emergency Departments
• Accredited for all aspects of FACEM training
• 6-month ED rotations meeting ACEM eligibility criteria
• ED Associateship program opportunities
• Free in-house Point of Care Ultrasound training
• RACGP-accredited ED experience
• Flexible work arrangements and part-time EFT options
• Strong pathway to ED Registrar and full FACEM training

Responsibilities
• Provide emergency medical assessment and management of acute patients
• Deliver safe and effective emergency care across adult and mixed ED settings
• Work collaboratively with ICU, Anaesthetics, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in clinical training and professional development programs
• Adhere to clinical governance, safety standards, and child safety requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and high clinical practice standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Appropriate tertiary medical qualification
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Working with Children Certificate

Experience and Skills:
• PGY3+
• Interest in Emergency Medicine or specialty training pathway
• Strong clinical decision-making in acute settings
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care

Age Eligibility:
• Not specified

Salary Insights
• Salary not specified
• Contract position within a major public health network
• Access to structured training and career progression pathways

Company Overview
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, providing care for over 170 years. With more than 25,500 employees and over 40 locations, Monash Health delivers services across metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria. It supports over 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors across 200+ specialties, offering one of the most clinically diverse teaching environments in Australia.

FAQs

1 Who is eligible to apply?
PGY3+ doctors with AHPRA registration are eligible.

2 Is this role accredited for FACEM training?
Yes, Monash Health is accredited for all aspects of FACEM training.

3 Are part-time options available?
Yes, part-time EFT can be accommodated.

4 Does this role support ACEM application requirements?
Yes, 6-month ED rotations can meet ACEM eligibility criteria.

5 How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted via the Monash Health online EHub system.

Application Tips
• Highlight ED rotations and acute care exposure clearly in your CV
• Mention long-term Emergency Medicine career goals
• Include AHPRA registration number and Working with Children clearance
• Emphasise teamwork experience in high-pressure clinical environments