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Title: Emergency Physician - Internal Locum
Requisition ID: 6939

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

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Job Posting Date: 11 Aug 2026
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Emergency Physician - Internal Locum

Casual Internal Locum opportunity
Primarily based at Angliss Hospital, with availability across other Eastern Health sites
Join a leading health service committed to exceptional patient care

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Eastern Health Emergency Department is a mixed adult and paediatric service, offering exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations across all levels of acuity and complexity. As the major referral service within Eastern Health, it is supported by a comprehensive range of on-site specialty services.

We are looking for enthusiastic Emergency Medicine Specialists who will:

Provide clinical care, supervision, and departmental oversight to support the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and safe patient care.
Contribute to a collaborative and cohesive department culture, supporting initiatives that create a positive and rewarding environment for all staff.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA
Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM), or Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with relevant experience in Emergency Medicine, or equivalent qualifications that support recognition as a Specialist Emergency Physician.
Recognition by Medicare as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
A commitment to continuing professional development and participation in relevant college continuing education programs, particularly those related to Emergency Medicine.
Demonstrated experience in the teaching and supervision of medical students, interns, HMOs, and registrars.
Experience in the education and development of other clinical staff, including nursing and allied health professionals.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

See attached Position Description

Contact Person: Susan Dowling

Contact Number: 03 9759 1945

Contact Email: susan.dowling@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 6 September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.

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