Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is excited to invite applications for the role of Director of Emergency Medicine Training (DEMT). This pivotal leadership position involves overseeing and mentoring all Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) trainees, as well as trainees from other colleges pursuing advanced Emergency Medicine skills at SWH.

As the DEMT, you will serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for ACEM trainees, providing expert supervision, constructive feedback, and unwavering support throughout their training journey. You will play a key role in shaping the next generation of Emergency Medicine specialists while maintaining a clinical practice with a minimum commitment of 0.5 FTE within our busy Emergency Department.

If you're passionate about education, clinical excellence, and fostering professional growth in Emergency Medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (19-38 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus

What you bring

The successful applicant will be an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician with broad regional practice expertise, holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and at least three years post-fellowship as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Physicians (FACEM). The DEMT will hold a strong understanding of the FACEM training program, demonstrated skills in clinical education, mentoring, and assessing junior doctors, as well as effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities. The     DEMT will also support trainees in exam preparation and contribute to maintaining department and hospital accreditation, ensuring high-quality supervision and alignment with South West Healthcare's values and training outcomes.

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 13 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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