Head of Unit – Emergency Department (FACEM) | Senior Consultant

Head of Unit Emergency Department Senior Consultant/Specialist Emergency Medicine Physician - FACEM
Regional Victoria ONLY 1hour drive from Melbourne
Base Salary $450,000 + allowances + super
Permanent Full Time | 0.7 FTE Non-Clinical / 0.3 FTE Clinical (negotiable)
Leadership, lifestyle, and long-term impact.

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available for a senior Emergency Medicine specialist to lead a high-volume regional emergency department through an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Youll enjoy:

• Short commutes and more time outside work
• High-performing public and private schools, plus strong tertiary education options
• A well-established food, wine, arts, and cultural scene
• Affordable, high-quality housing compared with metropolitan Melbourne
• Easy access to Melbourne
• A city known for heritage streetscapes, green spaces, and natural beauty

Named Australias most liveable city in 2020, it continues to grow as one of Victorias most sought-after regional centres.
We are seeking an experienced FACEM to take on the role of Head of Unit Emergency Department. This is a rare chance to combine strategic leadership, clinical governance, and hands-on emergency medicine in one of Victorias most liveable regional cities.

The Opportunity
As Head of Unit, you will provide operational and strategic clinical leadership to the Emergency Department, working closely with the Director and Clinical Director of Emergency and Intensive Care, and the Emergency Nurse Unit Manager.

A major initial focus of the role will be preparing the department and its workforce for transition into a new, significantly expanded Emergency Department in 2027, as part of the Hospital redevelopment.

This role offers genuine influence, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape emergency care for a growing regional population.

The Emergency Department

• Designated regional trauma centre
• Tier 1 accredited training program with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine
• 35 points of care plus a 12-bed Short Stay Unit
• Over 56,000 presentations per year, with more than 23% paediatric
• Strong critical care, anaesthetic, surgical, medical, mental health, and womens and childrens services on site

About You
You are a senior Emergency Medicine specialist ready to step into, or further develop, a high-impact clinical leadership role. You bring credibility, approachability, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex acute care environment.
You will have:

• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
• Current specialist registration with AHPRA
• Broad experience across the full scope of Emergency Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership capability (previous senior roles desirable)
• A strong commitment to education, supervision, and mentorship of trainees and FACEM colleagues

Whats on Offer

• Base salary $450,000 plus additional allowances and superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave options
• Salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and entertainment
• Discounted parking and health club membership
• Strong executive and peer support within a large regional tertiary service
• The chance to lead one of Victorias most important regional EDs into a new era

How to Apply
Please send your resume/cover letter to nickiw@ccobs.com.au or call Nicki Wade (Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant) on +61 401010048