Paediatric Emergency Physician - Virtual Emergency Department

Northern Health; Portugal; Remote; EUR 62,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive program

Flexible work options

Inclusive culture

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne's northern suburbs invites applications for a Paediatric Emergency Physician to join the Virtual Emergency Department. The role is fixed-term part-time and performed remotely, delivering telehealth care for paediatric patients and supporting community healthcare workers.

You will maintain medical records, collaborate with nurses, specialists and allied health professionals, and ensure families receive clear information about diagnoses and treatment options.

Qualifications

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Undergraduate medical degree MBBS/MD or equivalent.
• Fellowship with ACEM, JTC, or RACP.
• Eligible for Medicare provider number.

Responsibilities

• Conducting virtual telehealth consultations with paediatric patients.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records for all interactions.
• Collaborating with VED team members including nurses and specialists.
• Providing clear information on diagnoses, treatment options and preventive care.
• Adhering to clinical guidelines and safety protocols.
• Efficient use of telehealth platforms and EMR systems.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Telehealth adaptability

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

ACEM/RACP/JTC fellowship

AHPRA Medical Board registration

Medicare provider number eligibility

Job description

Paediatric Emergency Physician - Virtual Emergency Department

Descrição do Emprego - Paediatric Emergency Physician - Virtual Emergency Department

Reference Number:54148: Paediatric Emergency Physician - Virtual Emergency Department

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Paediatric Emergency Physician based to join the Virtual Emergency Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role works as part of a team to lead and provide timely appropriate care and advice to paediatric patients registering for the Virtual Emergency Department (VED).

In addition, supporting consultations and advice are provided to community healthcare workers such as paramedics and nurses. Work is performed remotely.

This role is responsible for:

• Conducting virtual telehealth consultations with patients presenting with various medical conditions
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records for all patient interactions
• Collaborating with VED team members, including nurses, specialists, and allied health professionals
• Providing patients and their families with clear information regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive health measures
• Adhering to clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices to ensure patient safety and quality of care
• Efficiently using telehealth platforms and electronic medical record systems.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Ability to be agile using technology to provide medical support to patients and their families
• Demonstrated a collaborative approach to patient care
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Fellowship with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM/RACP/JTC) or Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
• Eligible for registration for Medicare provider number
• Current National Police and valid Victorian Working with Children History Check

Alternatively, you can contact Dr Joanna Lawrence via email on [e-mail]

Applications close Thursday 8 October 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.