Overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, leveraging your experience within a rural health service to make a difference? Then this role is for you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Clinical Director of Medical Services (DMS), this role is responsible for providing effective day to day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients/residents/clients within Colac Area Health while fulfilling Medical Board of Australia registration requirements.
You will be responsible for the day to day operations, ensuring high quality care is provided to patients and their families within applicable financial frameworks, budgetary constraints, quality standards and legislative requirements. This role is supported by an established nursing team which has created a positive and supportive environment.
As a Senior Medical Officer, your role will complement Supervising GPs in providing medical care to our patients, supervision of Hospital Medical Officers, and working closely with a group of clinicians. Depending on your areas of interest, you may be overseeing service delivery and/or training programs at Colac Area Health (CAH).
Responsibilities
* Provide day to day clinical management of ambulatory and admitted patients within Colac Area Health in compliance with registration and professional standards.
* Collaborate with Supervising GPs, Hospital Medical Officers, and other clinicians to deliver medical care and oversee service delivery where appropriate.
* Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to training programs as required.
* Ensure care within financial frameworks, budgetary constraints, quality standards, and legislative requirements.
* Support a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment within the nursing team.
Qualifications
* General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no restrictions.
* Fellows of clinical Colleges (RACGP, ACRRM, ACEM, or RNZCUC), or postgraduate Emergency Medicine training (Emergency Medicine Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma equivalent).
* Critical Care, Emergency, or Urgent Care clinical experience with competency for independent practice.
* Experience in the support and supervision of junior medical staff.
* Rights to work in Australia.
Benefits and Perks
* Professional development support within Barwon Southwest region's education and health services.
* Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing.
* Relocation and accommodation support.
About Us
CAH is a unique integrated health service comprising over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia's First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
Application Process
Applications must include both a cover letter and CV. Your cover letter should explain why you are applying to Colac Area Health, your career goals, and the unique skills and experiences you bring to our diverse workforce. Include 2 x consultant or senior referees who can comment on your clinical experience. Applications are now open and will be considered on an ongoing basis. Shortlisted applicants will be advised by email if they have proceeded to interviews.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of backgrounds, abilities and identities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and support during the process.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. More information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards is available at vic.gov.au.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Additional Information
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country on which we work, the Gulidjan people and their Elders past, present and future. We are Totally Smoke Free.
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