Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
In this position you will provide acute medical services within the Emergency Department. This includes liaising closely with accredited Medical Specialists, responding immediately to Code Blue calls, and assisting with the assessment, review, and management of medically unstable patients, including both inpatients and those presenting for acute admission. We are offering permanent positions on a full‑time or part‑time basis, and we also welcome applications from candidates seeking casual contract arrangements.
About Us
St John of God Hospital Ballarat offers 260 beds and features newly built, state‑of‑the‑art facilities completed in 2024, including an expanded ICU/CCU, advanced operating theatres, and a modern 30‑bed inpatient ward. We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including a 24‑hour Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiology, General and Speciality Surgery and Endoscopy, Inpatient Specialist Medical and Rehabilitation Services, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Specialist Oncology and Haematology.
Living and working in Ballarat offers a rare blend of community warmth, natural beauty, and professional opportunity, with heritage streetscapes, a vibrant creative culture, and a relaxed lifestyle that fosters genuine connection.
The Position
* Direct patient care in the Emergency Department
* Record keeping, including appropriate certificates and discharge planning
* Liaison with specialist and other medical practitioners
* Patient billing
* Available to review any patient on the Ballarat campus whose condition causes concern, and/or nursing staff unable to consult the medical specialist or MET team doctor
* Available when on call to attend the Emergency Department within 30 minutes of notification
* Works with a variety of medical, nursing and allied health practitioners in a multi‑disciplinary care environment
* Promotes and facilitates ethical medical practice to all patients
* Ensures behaviour and presentation as a medical practitioner maintains and enhances the professional standing of SJGHC Ballarat in the community
* Undertakes all reasonable duties and rosters as allocated by the Director of Emergency or the Director of Clinical Teaching and relevant physicians
* Participates in after‑hours and weekend rosters
Qualifications
* General registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* A fellowship in either FACEM, FACRRM or FRACGP, or equivalent
* Experience managing high acuity patients independently with substantial clinical experience
* Commitment to placing people at the core of everything you do and supporting our Mission and Values
What we can offer you
* A competitive salary and benefits
* $292,998.78 to 376,712.71 for Career Medical Officers per annum, plus 12% superannuation
* $376,712.71 to 470,901.10 for Emergency Specialists per annum, plus 12% superannuation
* Full‑time / Part‑time roles available
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
o Novated leasing
o Work related expenses
o Self‑education and additional superannuation
* A healthy work‑life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well‑being programs
* Dynamic multidisciplinary team
* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
* Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 5 weeks annual leave
* 10 days study pro‑rata if part‑time
* 10 weeks Paid Parental Leave (VIC)
* Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today!
For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Dr Cathy Chang, Director of Emergency Services on 03 5320 2127.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
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