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 Adult Emergency Physicians (FACEMs) to join the Northern Hospital Emergency Department, for a temporary position from February to the end of June.

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.

About the Role:

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides high quality Emergency Care to patients presenting to the Northern Hospital Emergency Department (ED). They will be involved with the supervision and training of Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) working in the Emergency Department and work with multidisciplinary teams both on the ED floor and with the inpatient teams to deliver the best possible care for our patients

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience and a good working knowledge of the day-to-day functioning of an Australian Emergency Department including departmental flow and hospital access, particularly with AV offload
A proven ability to work safely in an Emergency Department setting with demonstrated safe clinical decision making and technical proficiency in accordance to the NSQHS standards and ACEM requirements
Demonstrated leadership and innovative problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of staff and patients, with a focus on diversity and inclusivity to reflect the communities that we serve

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you!

For further details, please refer to the Position Description.

Alternatively, you can contact: Dr Daniel Crompton, Director of Emergency Medicine via Daniel.Crompton@nh.org.au or Dr Heng Cheok, Deputy Director of Workforce and Education (Heng.Cheok@nh.org.au) or Dr Katie Smith (Katie.Smith3@nh.org.au). Alternatively, you can contact our Administration Coordinator Stephanie Sarris (Stephanie.Sarris@nh.org.au) or Noelene Janis (Noelene.Janis@nh.org.au).

Please ensure you have your CV and cover letter included, and you will receive instructions on how to apply via our Success Factors.

Applications close Monday 13 April 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, our online library and onsite car parking

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.