Medical Officer - Kilmore District Hospital

Reference Number: 54262:  Medical Officer - Kilmore District Hospital 
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 offers Medical Officers a chance to join a 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.

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 for community minded, inclusive and progressive care 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 Medical Officers to join the team in the Urgent Care Centre at Kilmore District Hospital. 

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 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 UCC Medical Officer provides expert care to patients presenting to the Urgent Care Centre at Kilmore District Hospital. They will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, kind and timely care for our patients.

To be successful in this role you have:

• Fellowship of one or more of: 

• Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) 

• Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) 

• Other College recognized by AMC 

• Experience working within an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre


• 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

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 Richard Sia, Director of Medical Services, Kilmore and Community Hospitals ([email protected]). Alternatively, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications close 9 October 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.