Job Description
South West Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced medical leader to join our Emergency Department as the Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine. This pivotal role supports the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine in leading a high-performing team, delivering exceptional patient care, and maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, education, and professional standards.
As Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine, you will take a leading role in clinical governance, departmental operations, and medical staff supervision. You will be instrumental in mentoring clinicians and contributing to strategic planning, continuous improvement, and training across the department. The position also includes acting as delegate for the Clinical Director as required and working closely with other clinical leaders and executive staff to support integrated, high-quality emergency care at South West Healthcare.
* Support the Clinical Director in providing high-level clinical leadership and operational oversight.
* Promote professionalism, accountability, and excellence in line with South West Healthcare's values.
* Assist in departmental performance monitoring, activity management, and budget oversight.
* Collaborate across departments to develop and implement coordinated clinical services.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of medical education and training programs.
* Provide supervision and mentorship to medical staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
Required Skills and Qualifications
As the successful applicant will have:
* Extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, including emergency systems management and innovation in patient care.
* Demonstrated leadership and experience in medical administration, including strategic planning, quality improvement, and accreditation processes.
* Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* A strong background in clinical education and supervision, including support for junior medical staff and community engagement.
* Registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Physicians (FACEM).
Benefits
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
* Internal and external professional development opportunities.
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Others
South West Healthcare prides itself on its values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and its overall dedication to the local community. We respect all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.