Emergency Medical Officer

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide quality clinical care in the Emergency Department through appropriate assessment, investigation, management, and communication in consultation with Emergency Physicians or senior registrars
• Perform clinical duties in accordance with Western Health policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Ensure timely patient disposition in line with National Emergency Access Targets and hospital KPIs
• Communicate effectively with community providers for patients discharged from the Emergency Department
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary emergency team
• Participate in education, supervision, and professional development activities

Qualification
• Medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia
• Current General Registration or eligibility for Provisional Registration with AHPRA (minimum supervision Level 2 if limited registration)

Experience
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Ideally 2+ years clinical experience in Australia or a comparable health system
• Minimum 3 months experience in an Emergency Department (preferred)
• Interest in pursuing Emergency Medicine as a career

Skills
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency management skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments
• Team collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Compliance with Criminal History Check and Evidence of Vaccination requirements

About The Company
Western Health is one of the largest public healthcare providers in Victoria, delivering care to over one million people across Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff and 800,000+ occasions of care annually, Western Health operates multiple hospitals including Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Bacchus Marsh Hospitals. The organisation provides comprehensive services across emergency medicine, oncology, renal, mental health, maternity, cardiology, geriatrics, and chronic disease management, supported by strong research, education, and professional development programs.