Career Medical Officer

NSW Health; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Hospital Emergency Department is seeking an experienced physician to provide safe and effective emergency care as the most senior clinician on site. The role requires MBBS or equivalent and registration with the Medical Board of Australia, with five years of postgraduate hospital experience.

Applicants should demonstrate advanced resuscitation skills for both adult and paediatric patients, including RSI and ventilation, and have proficiency in ultrasound-guided procedures such as central

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Five years postgraduate hospital experience.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine and leadership as senior clinician.
• Advanced resuscitation skills for adult and paediatric emergency medicine including RSI and ventilation.
• Procedural ability including ultrasound-guided central/arterial lines and thoracostomy.
• Ability to manage shock with inotropic support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective emergency care to ED patients as the most senior clinician.
• Lead clinical care in a mixed adult/paediatric ED.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment.

Skills

Advanced resuscitation

Emergency medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent, MBOA registered

Tools

Ultrasound guidance

Invasive ventilation

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30912
Where you'll be working
Auburn Hospital Emergency Department
What you'll be doing

The purpose of the position is the provision of safe and effective emergency care to patients who present to the Emergency Department

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
• Five years postgraduate hospital experience.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine such that the applicant can safely manage as the most senior person in a mixed Adult / Paediatric Emergency Department.
• Advanced Resuscitation Skills for both Adult and Paediatric Emergency medicine including Rapid Sequence Endotracheal Intubation and familiarity of Invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Procedural ability including but not limited to ultrasound guided insertion of Central Lines and Arterial Lines, thoraco-centesis and thoracostomy placement.
• Ability to manage Shock including Inotropic Support.
• High level of Communication and Interpersonal Skills/ability to work in a team.

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Geoffrey Mifsud on [e-mail]

Applications Close:11, October 2026

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