Emergency Medicine Physician

Reference Number: 53943:  Emergency Medicine Physician 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

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.

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

We are commencing a major service expansion as we prepare for our new Emergency Department, due for completion in 2029. The first stage of this expansion has provided this opportunity to join our passionate team and help shape the future of our service.

Northern Health offers Emergency Physicians a chance to join kind and collegial team, supported by a competitive craft group agreement, providing unmatched work-life balance and flexible work arrangements. A variety of appointments are available, including fixed term, permanent and casual via our internal locum pool.

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 six main campuses:

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

About the Role:

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides expert Emergency Care to patients presenting to the Northern Hospital Emergency Department (ED). They will be involved with the supervision and training of Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) working in the Emergency Department and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and kind care for our patients, together with colleagues on the ED floor and within inpatient teams.

To be successful in this role you have:

• A Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in Australia.


• Experience working within a busy Emergency Department, able to juggle competing demands of patient care, hospital access and education and supervision of Junior Medical Officers.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and safely with staff and patients


• A commitment to delivering safe, kind and patient-centred care with a focus on inclusivity and cultural safety, reflective of the communities that we serve


• A passion for your non-clinical portfolio or special interest area and enthusiasm to contribute to service growth and development

Next Steps:

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you! Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please contact: Dr Daniel Crompton, Director of Emergency Medicine ([email protected]) or Dr Katie Smith, Deputy Director of Workforce and Education ([email protected]). Alternatively, pleae refer to the Position Description.

Please ensure that you have your CV and cover letter included, and you will receive instructions on how to apply via our Success Factors.

Applications close 14 August 2026

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


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

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.