2026 Emergency Medicine Registrar

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 becoming the place to be.

2026 Emergency Medicine Registrar

About Us:

Fast-paced, flexible, friendly The Emergency Department at Northern Health is a large, vibrant and supportive workplace accredited for two years of ACEM advanced training. We employ a diverse and driven group of doctors, nurses, allied health and clerical staff.

The Role:

As an Emergency Registrar, you will experience and manage a wide range of interesting cases here at the Northern including complex medical, surgical, trauma and O+G cases.

You will have many opportunities to manage critically unwell patients and perform procedures such as intubation, arterial line and central line insertion under the supervision of our experienced and encouraging Emergency Physicians. You will also become experienced in ED and SSU flow management. Overall, you will develop incomparable leadership experience as you work towards becoming a FACEM.

We have a comprehensive Registrar Education Program at The Northern, which includes 5 hours of protected paid teaching time per week. We have some of the best passing rates in Victoria in both our primary and fellowship examinations and our revision programs are taught by current ACEM examiners. There is a comprehensive weekly education schedule, along with a range of subsidised courses and workshops.

We are a TS4 accredited training site with a coordinated and structured TS4 program encouraging participation in Leadership, Teaching and Quality activities within a challenging but supportive environment.

There are ample opportunities to be involved in Quality improvement projects which will integrate you within the department and be beneficial to your CV.

There is also ample opportunity to complete your non-ED requirements, with external rotations to

• ICU
• Anaesthetics
• RMH ED (for trauma)
• O+G
• Plastic surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatric ED

Our experienced DEMTs (Directors of Emergency Medicine Training) would be happy to talk with you and explain what we have to offer you depending on your personal circumstance.

There is a Simulation and Safety team on the ED floor, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills. It is also excellent practice for those studying for the Fellowship. Simulations run weekly and are accompanied with a de-brief and written review with recommendations.

We have a growing number of CCPU accredited consultants and a dynamic ED US committee, offering opportunity for credentialling and training in core and extended modalities. In addition to regular ultrasound education, targeted sessions help trainees prepare for fellowship written examination.

We have a strong leadership and workforce structure, to look after your wellbeing and to ensure rosters are fair.

We value a strong culture of teamwork and adopt the principle that we are all part of a large work family who respect and support each other. As such we encourage applications from doctors who are interested in part time positions to accommodate exam revision and family commitments etc.

We are only 30 minutes from Melbourne city and the northern corridor is an affordable and rapidly expanding area that many of our doctors live in and enjoy the plethora of dining and entertainment options.

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 Islanders are encouraged.

Next Steps . . .

Come join our vibrant collegiate ED family Should you wish to have a tour of the department or have any enquiries please contact Dr Heng Cheok (Deputy Director of Workforce and Education) via email ) or Emma Tobin ) from our Junior Medical Workforce.

For more information, please have a read of the Position Description.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a one-page cover letter.

Applications close 10 November 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.