Emergency Medicine Department Leader (Permanent)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks a Head of Department for Emergency Medicine to provide strategic leadership across multiple sites. The role drives service development, innovation and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, patient-centred emergency care.

The position involves leading multidisciplinary teams, teaching, and collaborating with clinical programs and hospital leadership. A fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent, and AHPRA registration, are required.

Qualifications

• Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) required.
• Fellowship of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education and self-monitoring.
• Proven capacity for high-quality emergency medicine service delivery.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred emergency care.
• Drive service development, innovation, and continuous improvement across sites.
• Collaborate with clinical programs, hospital leadership and the health district.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and senior medical staff development.

Education

Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Fellowship of ACEM or equivalent

Evidence of continuing medical education (CME)

Subspecialty training in Emergency Medicine

Teaching experience

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks a Head of Department for Emergency Medicine to provide strategic leadership across multiple sites. The role drives service development, innovation and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, patient-centred emergency care.

The position involves leading multidisciplinary teams, teaching, and collaborating with clinical programs and hospital leadership. A fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent, and AHPRA registration, are required.