Specialist Emergency Physician

Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description

About the Department of Emergency Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at RMH provides excellence in the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred care for adult patients. As one of Australia’s busiest and most complex Emergency Departments, we manage a high volume of trauma and acute medical presentations, with strong links to specialty teams across the hospital and precinct. Our team is committed to innovation, education, and research, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of care.

About the Role

We are seeking Emergency Medicine Specialists to join our dedicated and high-performing team. This role involves working and contributing across all clinical areas of the Emergency Department, including:

- Trauma and Resuscitation and Acute Care Cubicles

- Fast Track

- Observation Medicine Unit, including the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) OD Hub

- Clinical Supervision

- Teaching and Mentorship of nursing staff, nurse practitioners, advanced (primary) musculoskeletal physiotherapists, medical students, junior medical officers, emergency department registrars, and ACEM trainees

- Clinical Support Time which includes non–patient-facing duties that support clinical care, education, quality improvement, and research activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of world-class emergency care, provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and support the next generation of emergency clinicians through teaching and mentorship. Fixed-term and ongoing positions are available.

Your Opportunity

- Work within one of Australia’s leading trauma centres and emergency departments.

- Deliver expert care in trauma, neurosciences, and critical care.

- Supervise and mentor junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and allied health staff.

- Contribute to ongoing departmental innovation, education, research, and quality improvement.

- Shape the future of emergency medicine at RMH through collaboration and leadership.

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About You

Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).

- Demonstrated expertise in trauma, resuscitation, toxicology, neurosciences, and acute care.

- Proven ability to lead and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-pressure environment.

- Commitment to high-quality, patient-focused emergency care and continuous improvement.

- A passion for teaching, supervision, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

- A values-based organisation offering career diversity, professional advancement, and leadership opportunities.

- Access to training, research, and mentorship programs within a world-class academic precinct.

- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs, including:

- On-site staff gym

- Staff Medical Service

- Employee Assistance and Peer Support Programs

- Salary packaging options discounted onsite car parking, and close proximity to public transport.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter, and two professional references.

Further Information

For further information, please contact: Dr Nicola Walsham Acting Director, Department of Emergency Medicine 📧 nicola.walsham@mh.org.au

Recruitment Status

Recruitment is ongoing — interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are received. Don’t delay — Apply Now

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