ED HMO

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• Fixed-term, full-time or part-time (0.75 or 0.5 FTE) positions available
• Approx $85,201 - $98,224 + salary packaging + super
• Flexible start dates available
• Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 (or successor agreement)
• Immediate commencement available for applicants with General Registration and Australian work rights
• Can align with 2027 term dates (1/2/27, 3/5/27, 2/8/27, 1/11/27)
• International applicants are encouraged to apply
• Commencement for offshore applicants will depend on visa and AHPRA processing timeframes

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Emergency Department

Austin Emergency Department is one of Melbourne's busiest tertiary referral Emergency Departments, caring for approximately 90,000 patients each year. We provide exposure to a broad range of presentations, from common emergency conditions through to major trauma, complex medical emergencies and specialist tertiary referrals.

The department is geographically divided into Adult and Paediatric streams, providing excellent opportunities to develop confidence managing patients across all age groups. Austin is also home to one of Melbourne's largest Short Stay Units, giving HMOs valuable experience in acute clinical decision-making, patient flow and evidence-based emergency medicine.

Education is a cornerstone of our department. HMOs have access to dedicated weekly Emergency Medicine teaching, practical skills workshops, simulation-based learning and structured point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education, including regular bedside teaching and hands-on scanning opportunities.

HMOs are supported to develop core emergency medicine procedural skills, including airway management, wound management, fracture care and ultrasound-guided procedures under direct senior supervision.

For doctors considering a career in Emergency Medicine, Austin offers a strong pathway into ACEM training. HMOs receive career mentoring from FACEMs and senior trainees and are encouraged to participate in the department's education, simulation and ultrasound programs. Many of our ACEM trainees have progressed directly from HMO positions within the department, making Austin an excellent place to begin and develop a long-term career in Emergency Medicine.

FACEM supervision is available on-site from 0800-2300 daily, with consultant support available overnight. Our senior clinicians are committed to providing approachable supervision, timely feedback and career development support.

We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture. Staff wellbeing is actively promoted through TeamED, our departmental wellness committee, the ED Social Club and WEEPS (Wellbeing, Education and Peer Support), which provides confidential peer support for staff when needed.

About the role 

Working as an Emergency Department HMO offers an outstanding opportunity to build confidence in assessing and managing acutely unwell patients while developing core emergency medicine skills in a highly supervised environment.

HMOs will be expected to:

• Assess and manage patients appropriate to their level of experience under senior supervision.
• Participate in patient care across Adult, Paediatric, Fast Track and Short Stay Unit environments.
• Develop skills in procedural medicine, clinical prioritisation and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Contribute to patient flow, resource management and interdepartmental communication.
• Participate in education, quality improvement and patient safety activities.

This role is ideal for doctors considering a career in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, General Practice or any specialty requiring strong acute care skills.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current medical practitioner registration, or eligibility for registration, with AHPRA.
• Recent experience working in an Emergency Department.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to high-quality patient care, clinical excellence and professional development.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Mel Salisbury, Emergency Department Roster & Recruitment Coordinator at mel.salisbury@austin.org.au or 0403 149 982

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026

Application instructions

To apply, click Apply Now at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site and complete the application process.

Please attach:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV), including three referees with contact numbers and email addresses.