At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead emergency medical services and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment.
- Company: CGH, a leading teaching hospital in Gippsland with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, employee assistance program, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applicants and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in emergency medicine while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, general registration with AHPRA, and 5 years postgraduate experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability.
There is support by the Director, Clinical Training for International Medical Graduates appearing for the AMC Clinical component. There is also a robust supervisor and mentoring system in place at Sale Hospital.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond. We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments. CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing. CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students. CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position.
The Emergency Department facilities include 2 resus bays, 5 cubicles and 2 treatment rooms. The Emergency Department is supported by a range of Junior Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers, FACEM as well as highly skilled nursing staff.
About the Role: The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability.
- Support the senior management team in appropriately prioritising patient need and to operate efficiently and effectively with a view to meeting community needs and providing a financially sustainable service.
- Escalate any operational issues impacting on service provision and patient care to the Hospital Coordinator or Executive team.
- Provide support and facilitation of learning opportunities for junior medical staff and undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines.
- Undertake performance appraisals at regular intervals as deemed fit by the Department Head.
- Undertake appropriate credentialing for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Mandatory - MBBS or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- General Registration with AHPRA or eligible for provisional or limited registration.
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience.
- ACEM Non-Accredited Trainees, significant experience providing emergency medicine including experience supporting and training junior medical and clinical staff and undergraduate students.
Salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Social Club.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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