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Head of Unit Emergency Department Location: 1hr 30mins from Melbourne Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (0.7 FTE Nonclinical; 0.3 FTE Clinical negotiable) About the Role A senior Emergency Medicine specialist is sought to lead a highperforming regional Emergency Department. Working closely with senior clinical leaders and the Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager, the Head of Unit will provide strategic and operational leadership to support highquality patient care, multidisciplinary team development, and strong clinical governance. A key focus will be preparing the service for the new, expanded Emergency Department opening in 2027. This role combines clinical practice with impactful leadership during a significant redevelopment phase. Key Responsibilities Provide visible senior clinical leadership across the Emergency Department Oversee operational performance, service planning and resource management Mentor and supervise FACEMs, trainees, HMOs, interns and medical students Strengthen multidisciplinary team collaboration across acute services Lead clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives Support education, research and service innovation Guide planning and transition into the new 2027 Emergency Department About You You are a senior Emergency Medicine specialist who brings: Medical qualification and specialist registration with AHPRA FACEM fellowship Broad emergency care experience, including adult, paediatric and trauma Senior leadership experience (highly desirable) Strong teambuilding and communication skills Experience in clinical teaching and supervision Commitment to highquality patient care and a supportive staff culture Located 112km from Melbourne, this 785-bed hospital has approximately 4000 staff, and there are 13 offsite facilities in the surrounding area. This hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialist care including: Cardiology Emergency medicine Surgical Infectious disease medicine Nephrology Otorhinolaryngology Oncology Acute and subacute care Psychiatric services Rehabilitation services Location Information The hospital is located around 70 minutes drive northwest of Melbourne CBD. This culturerich town, with a population of 99,841, is full of worldclass attractions and a rich food and wine lifestyle. Activities and features in the region Art Gallery Botanical Gardens Wildlife and bird park Tram Museum #J-18808-Ljbffr