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Ballarat | Flexible Fraction | VMO or Staff Specialist
Why this role?
This is an opportunity to practice high‐quality emergency medicine in a consultant‐led, well‐resourced regional trauma service, with genuine flexibility and a sustainable roster.
Grampians Health Emergency Department is growing, well supported, and collegial — offering senior emergency physicians the chance to enjoy interesting work without metro‐level pressure or burnout.
The Emergency Department
* 57,000 presentations per year
* 28% paediatric caseload
* Regional trauma service with broad acuity
* Dedicated Fast Track
* Increasing acuity and admission complexity
* Strong multidisciplinary support
The department manages a broad mix from major trauma to complex medical emergencies and primary care, across all age groups.
The role
We are seeking ACEM Fellows (or those nearing Fellowship) to join a cohesive, supportive specialist group, with options to work:
* Full Time
* VMO
Rosters are flexible and negotiable, with:
* Attractive on‐call and weekend arrangements
* Access to non‐clinical time
* Genuine support from experienced FACEM colleagues
What you'll enjoy
* Strong registrar and junior medical staff engagement
* A culture that values teaching, quality improvement, and teamwork
* The ability to balance clinical work with education, leadership, and service development — at a pace that is sustainable
What we're looking for
* FACEM, or eligible for Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
* AHPRA registration
* Strong clinical skills with a collaborative approach
* Interest in teaching, mentoring, and service improvement
* Commitment to high standards of patient‐centred care
What's on offer
* Highest fractional VMO rates
* Generous allowances (including professional expenses, phone allowance and medical indemnity)
* Preservation of Long Service Leave
* Flexible rostering and fixed hour options
* Salary packaging benefits
About Ballarat
Ballarat is Victoria's largest regional city — offering:
* Excellent schools and education options
* Easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo
* Outstanding lifestyle, housing affordability, and work‐life balance
It is an ideal location for emergency physicians seeking career satisfaction without metro fatigue.
Interested?
To apply, click APPLY.
For a confidential discussion about the role or rostering options, please contact:
Jason FletcherActing Head of Unit – Emergency Department - 0417 359 608.
Applications will be reviewed as received and the role will close once filled.
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