Emergency Physician – Barwon Health
Join us as an Emergency Physician at Barwon Health, the largest regional health service in Victoria. This is a permanent part‑time role (38 hours per fortnight).
Employment Type – Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight – 38
Job Category – Medical – Specialist
Req Id – 6849
About Barwon Health – Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care across a full spectrum of services. It serves more than 500,000 people through 9,000 staff and volunteers.
About The Facility – Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities. Core services include mental health, community health and dental across several regions.
About The Role – In this role you will use your knowledge and experience in emergency medicine across adult, paediatric, psychiatric, trauma and toxicology emergencies.
Your Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To
* Direct patient care
* Team Leader roles across General, Resuscitation, Short Stay Units, Fast Track & Children's ED
* Clinical Senior Medical Officer shifts at Colac Area Health Urgent Care Centre
* Liaison with referring doctors/hospitals regarding patients being referred to ED
* Liaison and provision of clinical advice to paramedics and community‑based clinicians
* Supervision of all clinical staff working within the ED
* Provision of telehealth clinical care and coordination to regional and community based services
* In collaboration with ED Nurse in Charge, be responsible for overall senior clinical oversight and coordination of the ED
* Participation in ED Consultant clinical roster including on‑call responsibilities
* Supervision of Short Stay Units & MHAOD Hub
* Coordinate interhospital transfers and retrievals where required
* Coordinate ED response to disasters or mass casualty incidents
* Involvement in active clinical research, opportunity to develop a research portfolio
* Support high quality clinical education and training to Emergency Services staff
* Participate in clinical support activities to develop quality improvement initiatives and fulfill operational requirements
Benefits and Culture
Barwon Health offers excellent working conditions, a vibrant wellbeing program, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, wide professional development opportunities, and attractive salary packaging. Living expenses capped at $9,010; meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
The emergency department promotes innovation and a high safety culture, with modern, well‑equipped facilities.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer. We support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe workplace for all. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ community members, people of all gender identities, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Application Information
Application closing date: 6 January 2026.
Contact: Belinda Hibble – Phone: (03) 4215 0105 – Email: belinda.hibble@barwonhealth.org.au
Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. This role requires evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Barwon Health is a totally smoke‑free workplace and is strongly committed to child safety.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email. For internal candidates and other details, please refer to the application portal.
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