At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our dynamic team to provide high-quality emergency care and support junior medical staff.
- Company: Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Victoria.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on education and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: FACEM qualifications and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
- Employment Type: Casual
- Salary: HN18-59 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About therole
An exciting opportunity is available for enthusiastic and highly motivated Emergency Physicians (FACEMs) to join the Footscray Hospital Emergency Department in a casual capacity, commencing August 2026 or by negotiation.
This role offers flexible opportunities across a seven-day roster, with a variety of morning, afternoonand evening shifts availablein accordance withthe current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).
Opportunities are available throughout the week, with clinicians able to support service delivery during peak demand periods, including weekends, particularly welcomed.
The department is structured into several clinical areas, including Resuscitation, Short Stay Unit, Main Cubicles, Fast Track, supported by dedicated Emergency Physicianoversight.
This role offers the opportunity to work across all areas, providing exposure to a broad and diverse range of emergency presentations while contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for the growing communities of Melbourne's western suburbs.
Most importantly, you will join a highly engaged, approachable and supportive team of Emergency Physicians, nursesand allied health clinicians.
Footscray ED prides itself on its collaborative culture, strong focus on education, and commitment to working together to deliver outstanding care for our community.
Keyresponsibilities
- Emergency consultant supervision of patients and junior medical staff.
- Managing ED flow and prioritising the Statement of Priorities.
- Education and training of junior medical staff.
Aboutyou
- Enthusiastic, emergency consultants are encouraged to apply for thesecasualpositions.
- Working as a team player in a dynamic environment is essential.
- Good communicationskills and ability to care for critically unwell patients is needed.
- Only those with FACEM qualifications should apply.
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.
Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
- Whyjoinus? Compensation andbenefits
- Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
- Learning anddevelopmentopportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
- Communityimpact andinclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
- Organisationalculture andenvironment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionateand innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready tomake animpact?
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sitesand operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.
Applications close Friday 21 August
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Contact Details:
State Government of Victoria, Australia Recruitment Team
