Emergency Medicine Physician - Tertiary Facility

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Executive Search & Selection Pty Ltd is seeking an Emergency Medicine Consultant to lead the clinical management of acute and complex emergency presentations in a prominent tertiary Level 3 public hospital in Australia. The role emphasizes expert decision-making, mentorship of junior staff, and close collaboration with nursing and allied health teams.

The position also involves contributing to the strategic growth and ongoing development of the Emergency Department and its training programs

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with AHPRA/FACEM.
• Currently enrolled in the ACEM training program and within 6 months of fellowship
• IMG with a confirmed ACEM interview date
• IMG assessed by ACEM and deemed substantially comparable

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management of acute and complex emergency presentations with expert decision-making.
• Mentor junior medical staff and provide academic and practical guidance.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health teams and contribute to multidisciplinary care.
• Influence the strategic growth and ongoing development of the Emergency Department.

Skills

AHPRA/FACEM Specialist Registration

ACEM training program

Job description

Opportunity As an Emergency Medicine Consultant, you will lead the clinical management of acute and complex emergency presentations, offering expert decision-making within a multidisciplinary environment. This position allows you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, provide academic and practical mentorship to junior medical staff, collaborate closely with nursing and allied health teams, and help influence the strategic growth and ongoing development of the Emergency Department.

Location Situated on the shores of a world-class tropical harbour, this vibrant northern city blends cultural diversity with a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. Known for its warm climate, close community feel, and rich history, it serves as a gateway between Australia and Southeast Asia, offering a unique mix of modern amenities and natural attractions. As the commercial and administrative centre of the Northern Territory, the region provides access to iconic national parks, coastal experiences, dynamic tourism, lively markets, thriving dining options, and cultural festivals. Its welcoming population and distinctive lifestyle make it an exciting and rewarding place to live and work.

Hospital This prominent tertiary Level 3 public hospital is the largest referral centre in the Northern Territory and serves as the primary acute care hub for the region, covering an extremely large geographic area that includes urban, regional and remote communities. The hospital has approximately 370-beds and provides comprehensive services across medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetrics, intensive care, and emergency specialties, with strong involvement in trauma, infectious disease, tropical medicine and Indigenous health. Affiliated with Flinders University and other academic partners, it functions as a recognised teaching hospital with a structured clinical training program for medical graduates, trainees and registrars across multiple disciplines. The Emergency Department is a major referral centre accredited for advanced emergency medicine training by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), offering up to 36 months of specialist ED training. The hospital continues to expand and modernise its infrastructure, including the addition of new multi-purpose ward capacity to support improved patient flow and care delivery.

Requirements

• Specialist registration with AHPRA/FACEM
• Currently enrolled in the ACEM training program and within 6 months of fellowship
• IMG with a confirmed ACEM interview date
• IMG assessed by ACEM and deemed substantially comparable