2026 Emergency Medicine Hospital Medical Officer

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 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, Mernda and Coburg.

The Emergency Department at Northern Health is a large, vibrant and fast-paced workplace. We employ a diverse, driven group of doctors, nurses, allied health and clerical staff.

We promote a strong culture of teamwork and adopt the principle that we are all part of a large work family who support and respect each other.

Our Emergency Department is situated at our Epping campus, so this position is based on a single site with no requirement for travel between campuses.

As an ED HMO, you will experience a wide range of interesting and varied pathology and have ample opportunity to initiate and be involved in the care of a diverse mix of presentations including complex and unwell medical, surgical, trauma and O+G cases.

As an ED HMO you will have ample opportunity to perform procedures such as suturing, catheterisation, plaster application and IV cannulation. We promote internal growth and frequently have doctors transitioning from HMO to junior ED Registrar via our vibrant resident to Registrar (r2R) programme. Should you be interested in a career in Emergency Medicine, our Directors of Emergency Medicine Training would be happy to speak with you about the options available for ACEM training at the Northern.

We have a weekly HMO Education Program at The Northern run by a dedicated ED Consultant. Topics covered include ultrasound and ECG interpretation. There is also a Case of the Week disseminated via the ED HMO Whatsapp group to enhance your learning.

There are opportunities weekly to be involved in simulation program on the ED floor, giving you the opportunity to develop skills that are required to work as part of a cohesive team. Simulations run weekly and are accompanied with a de-brief and written review with recommendations.

Our ED Ultrasound Faculty offer dedicated training slots that will ensure you can build on your ultrasound experience, as well as giving you access to experienced ultrasound clinicians that can guide you through the CCPU process and accredit your scans. We currently have 3 ultrasound machines.

There are ample opportunities to be involved in quality improvement projects which will integrate you within the department. There are opportunities within our Quality team and APT (Addiction, Psychiatry and Toxicology) team to be involved in audits and research projects to bolster your CVs.

We have a strong leadership structure and involved Junior Medical Workforce to ensure rosters are fair as we actively promote clinician well-being and self-care.

We are only 30 minutes from the Melbourne city, you will find that the northern corridor is an affordable and rapidly expanding area that many of our doctors live in and enjoy the plethora of dining and entertainment options.

This position is a 12-month contract commencing in August 2026. If you are unable to commit to an August start date, please consider monitoring future job advertisements for opportunities beginning in February 2027.

Apply to join our team! If you have any enquiries please contact NorthernWorkforceOnboarding@nh.org.au (Junior Medical Workforce) or Dr Katie Smith Katie.Smith3@nh.org.au (ED Deputy Director of Medical Workforce and Education)

Please submit your application exclusively through our Online Careers Portal – SuccessFactors. Kindly avoid sending applications via email, as we do not accept applications through this method. All applications will be assessed in accordance with the details provided in the advertisement.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you! For further information, please have a read of the Position Description.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a one-page cover letter.

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.

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.