2027 Emergency Hospital Medical Officer
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
About Monash Doctors
To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
Build your Emergency Medicine foundations with Monash Emergency in 2027
Monash Emergency is seeking Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs) to join our busy and dynamic Emergency Departments in 2027.
The Emergency HMO role is designed for doctors seeking to build foundational Emergency Medicine capability within a supported clinical environment. Working within consultant-led clinical teams, Emergency HMOs receive structured supervision, workplace-based teaching and progressive clinical responsibility while gaining exposure to the breadth of Emergency Medicine.
This role is ideal for doctors undertaking their first substantial Emergency Medicine experience or seeking broad acute care exposure to support future career pathways including Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Physician Training and other acute specialties.
The Monash Emergency Experience
• Paediatric Emergency Department; a new department with a state-of-the-art Monash Children’s hospital, PICU and NICU
• Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH); work a term in the ED of Australia’s only specialty cardiac hospital
• Experience the new department at MMC, a vibrant and dynamic tertiary department with cutting edge stroke service, cardiac, renal transplant, neurosurgery and more
• Dandenong ED is an established suburban department, home of our Trauma and Toxicology services as well as a busy ICU and surgical services
• A new Emergency Department build is underway at Casey Hospital, a fully supported suburban centre with ICU, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Surgical services
Education and Career Development Opportunities
• Weekly Emergency HMO-specific education
• Preferential access to HMO-focused Monash Simulation courses
• Consultant-led workplace teaching and supervision
• Emergency Medicine Certificate support and structured workplace-based learning
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and research activities
• Emergency Medicine rotations contributing to RACGP and other training pathway requirements
• Progression opportunities to Emergency SRMO and, for suitable applicants, Emergency Registrar roles following commencement of vocational training
Effective measures to help get your work/life balance right
• Monash Health has a strong commitment to supporting staff through Flexible Work Arrangements
• Monash Emergency supports flexible rostering and part-time opportunities where possible
So come to Monash Emergency and experience the breadth, support and opportunities our network has to offer.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
• Clinical capability appropriate to stage of training and experience
• Strong communication skills with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to learning, feedback and professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively within consultant-led clinical teams
Mandatory requirements of the role
• Primary medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility for registration)
• Australian working rights
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Current Driver Licence
Referee Request
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
Request Referee Details: Form Link
Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Liam Ryan - Emergency Physician (03) 8768 1200 or Liam.Ryan@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close June 29th, 2026.