About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a committed and experienced medical leader to join our Emergency Department as the Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine (DDEM). This pivotal role supports the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine (CDEM) in leading a high-performing team, delivering exceptional patient care, and maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, education, and professional standards.

As DDEM, 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 CDEM as required and working closely with the DEMT, other clinical leaders, and executive staff to support integrated, high-quality emergency care at SWH.

As Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine, you will:

• Support the CDEM in providing high-level clinical leadership and operational oversight.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and excellence in line with SWH'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.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing Position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Salary: Commensurate with experience

 What You Bring

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).

What we offer

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

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects 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.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 20 July 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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