Senior Medical Officer - Emergency

We are a leading medical recruitment agency across Australia and New Zealand, and our newest opportunity available is for a Senior Medical Officer – Emergency to be based in Shepparton, Victoria.

The client

Our client is a large government-funded regional health service providing acute, subacute, and community care to the Greater Shepparton region. The Emergency Department sees a high volume of presentations annually and is supported by an experienced team of consultants, registrars, nurses, and allied health. The hospital is known for its inclusive culture, strong clinical governance, and commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality emergency care to a diverse community.

The opportunity

This role offers the chance to step into a senior leadership and clinical position within a busy regional ED. You will provide advanced emergency medical care, support junior staff, contribute to clinical decision-making, and help drive continuous improvement within the department. The position offers a mix of hands-on clinical work and senior oversight, with opportunities to influence clinical pathways, education, and ED workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level emergency medical care for acute and complex presentations

• Lead clinical decision-making and support medical and nursing staff

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior doctors and registrars

• Participate in trauma calls, resuscitations, and critical care management

• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to clinical governance standards

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support seamless patient care

• Contribute to ED quality improvement and clinical guideline development

• Participate in departmental meetings, audits, and ongoing education

Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain)

• FACEM desirable; senior non-FACEM doctors with extensive ED experience encouraged to apply

• Broad emergency medicine experience, including trauma and resuscitation

• Strong clinical leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced emergency environment

Benefits

• Competitive government hospital salary packaging

• Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team

• Opportunities for professional development and education

• Exposure to a wide range of emergency presentations

• Relocation assistance available for interstate applicants

• Work-life balance in a vibrant regional Victorian setting

Location: Shepparton, Victoria

Does this sound like the right role for you? Contact caron@medipathrecruitment.com

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.