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SalaryReference Number: 26112: Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
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, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Emergency Physicians or Paediatricians to join the Paediatric Emergency Medicine team at Northern Health (multiple positions on offer).
This role requires the appointee to support and assist the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Unit in the provision of high quality medical services at Northern Health, consistent with Northern Health values.
Our ED has a co-allocated adult and Paediatric Emergency department that services an expanding corridor between Melbourne's vibrant inner north and the leafy Great Dividing Range.
We are accredited for both Adult and Paediatric Emergency training and have recently become the first Australian emergency department to offer Virtual emergency care to our community.
This role requires the appointees to support and assist the Emergency Medicine Units in the provision of high quality medical services at Northern Health, consistent with Northern Health values.
The Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members including allied health clinicians, nursing and medical staff to deliver high quality Paediatric Emergency Medicine services.
The role is based at the Northern Health campus, which services families from multiple socio-economic backgrounds, more than 185 countries of origin, over 106 different languages and over 90 religions/beliefs. The Northern Hospital's catchment is projected to increase in population by over 50% from 2021 to 2036, creating a department with multiple opportunities for growth and development. The team at The Northern is an open, dynamic and adaptive group with a strong culture of support and cooperation.
Permanent part time and fixed term contracts available.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 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 Working with Children History Check
Whilst Joint training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine is preferred, there is scope for a limited number of Emergency Medicine specialists or Paediatricians (without subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine) to apply - as supported, second on consultant roles are available to help individuals develop their proficiency in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Applications from RACP trainees (last 6 months of training) or from ACEM trainees post Fellowship exam will also be considered
Next Steps. . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact: Keith Amarakone - Acting Head of Unit - Paediatric Emergency Medicine on
Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.
Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice:
All applicants must participate in the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process at Northern Health by completing the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice application via the electronic credentialing system, C Gov prior to interview.
Click here to complete your credentialing application:
Please note existing Northern Health Senior Medical Staff are not required to commence a new credentialing application.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
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.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
