Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Paediatric Emergency Physician to join the Paediatric Emergency Department.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Fellowship with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Ideally candidates will also have completed Stage 2 PEM training / hold joint fellowship of RACP / ACEM

This role is responsible for the provision of high-level care to children presenting to the Northern Hospital Emergency Department.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and good working knowledge of Paediatric Emergency Medicine as demonstrated by Fellowship with ACEM or RACP, and ideally completion of Stage 2 PEM training.
• Proven ability to promote and encourage a psychologically safe culture
• Demonstrated growth mindset, with a pragmatic solution focused approach to clinical practice
• Well-developed skills in collaboration, cooperation, conflict resolution and an ability to empathise with a diverse range of views, cultures and perspectives

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rebekah Barker, Acting Head of Unit, Paediatric Emergency Department, Northern Health at

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.