Specialist Emergency

St John Of God Health Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 384,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Penalty rates and allowances

Accommodation assistance

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development leave

Flexible rostering

Lifestyle benefits Geelong region

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants (FACEM) to join the ED on a fixed-term basis to provide leave cover, with potential for permanent positions. Multiple appointments available with flexible patterns and durations.

You will be a FACEM or hold an equivalent specialist qualification with substantial high-acuity experience, and you will work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality specialist care and drive clinical

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Substantial experience managing high-acuity patients within a complex hospital environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and drive clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leave cover in the Emergency Department with potential for permanent roles.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality specialist medical care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and promote patient safety.
• Contribute to teaching, leadership, and professional development within ED.

Skills

FACEM

High-acuity care

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Teaching

Education

FACEM or equivalent specialist qualification

Job description

Job Description

At St John of God Geelong Hospital, you can access compassionate private health care close to home, supported by more than 400 accredited medical practitioners.

Our 284-bed hospital provides a wide range of services, including maternity, cancer and cardiac care and a private Emergency Department open 7 days a week.

We offer a wide range of services, caring for inpatients, outpatients and day patients across a range of specialties.

Your Role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Emergency Medicine Consultants (FACEM) to join our Emergency Department on a fixed-term basis to provide leave cover, with the potential for some positions to transition into permanent roles.

Multiple opportunities are available, with flexible appointment arrangements designed to accommodate both service requirements and individual preferences. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a variety of working patterns and appointment durations.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive Emergency Department, where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care while further developing your clinical, leadership, teaching, and quality improvement interests.

You will be a Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM), or hold an equivalent specialist qualification, with substantial experience managing high-acuity patients within a complex hospital environment.

You will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality specialist medical care and drive clinical excellence through quality improvement initiatives.

Above all, patient care will be at the heart of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting our Mission and Values.

What we can offer you.

• Highly competitive remuneration package of $384,257 - $480,321 + 12% superannuation (pro rata for part-time appointments)
• Excellent penalty rates and allowances
• Accommodation assistance maybe available for those travelling from Melbourne regularly
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum, which can be used towards mortgage or rent payments, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, and other everyday living expenses, plus additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including:
  • Novated leasing
  • Work-related expenses
  • Self-education costs
  • Additional superannuation contributions
• Flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, including purchased leave options and wellbeing programs
• Two weeks of Professional Development Leave annually
• Flexible and family-friendly rostering
• The opportunity to live and work in a thriving, family-friendly region with excellent schools, childcare options, and a welcoming community
• Access to the exceptional lifestyle benefits of the Geelong region, including world-class beaches, bay and river activities, cycling trails, renowned wineries, vibrant cafés and restaurants, a thriving arts scene, and convenient access to Melbourne in under one hour

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the professional, financial, and lifestyle benefits that St John of God Geelong Hospital has to offer.

For enquiries, please contact Michael Sheridan, Head of Department Emergency, on [phone].

Applications Close: 7 November 2026

Agency applications will not be considered

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.