WNSWLHD - Staff Specialist - Director of Emergency Medicine - Temporary Part- Time 0.5 FTE - Orange. Apply via eCredential
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- REQ606729 Requisition #
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- Sep 22, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time0.5FTE to November 2028
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $186,241.00 - $229,825.00
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Location: Orange NSW
Applications Close: 24 October 2025 - 11.59 pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.
About the opportunity
The Director of Emergency Medicine will provide medical managerial oversight, strategic direction and expert clinical advice to the Emergency Department. The position will be the line manager of medical personnel employed by the Emergency Department and will have oversight responsibility of medical practice within the service.
The position will consult with clinicians working in, or interacting with, the Emergency Department on achieving and maintaining best practice within the development and implementation of Models of Care. The position will provide clinical leadership to support the implementation of change to systems, culture, processes, communications, staff and resources and then sustain and spread appropriately.
The role will work closely with the nursing, allied health and administrative leaders in the Department who together provide leadership to the staff in the service across all occupational groups. The Director of Emergency Medicine holds a key leadership responsibility to ensure that proactive and effective relationships exist with other clinical services across the health service, primary care providers, LHD and health service leaders, and NSW Ambulance and retrieval services.
In addition to the current opportunity, there are 0.5 FTE clinical hours available for a FACEM (Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the Staff Specialist PPT Emergency Medicine position under requisition number REQ606718.
What we can offer you
· Salary consistent with the Staff specialists award including superannuation, and access to salary packaging.
· Relocation and accommodation assistance.
· Contemporary, well equipped work environments.
· Flexible work/life balance.
· Attractive Salary Package , up to 5 weeks Annual Leave with 4 weeks leave including 17.5% leave loading; 5 weeks per year Training Education and Study Leave (TESL), and 10 days paid sick leave per year (dependent on classification).
· Dynamic team environment.
· Country living with a meaningful career path
· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Well-known for its beautiful parks, manicured and exquisite gardens and historic streetscapes, the things that make Orange a popular tourist destination also make it the perfect city to bring up a family.
With regular seasonal food, wine and arts festivals, there is always something to do and see in our welcoming city.
Considered an arts and culture hub, Orange has a true love of cultural, theatrical and musical events. Attracting local, national and international artists, you’ll also enjoy world-class performance facilities to indulge your artistic and cultural passions.
Where to begin? From the stunning vistas atop Mt. Canobolas to the beauty of the Gosling Creek Reserve, Orange simply abounds in accessible natural beauty. Orange is also blessed with a multitude of beautiful parks and gardens and during autumn, you’ll see how it came by its name – the Colour City!
In addition to being the home of FOOD Week – one of Australia’s premier gastronomic festivals, Orange offers culinary and wine delights year round. Orange is now recognised as one of Australia’s premier wine growing regions and enjoys an abundance of gourmet restaurants and tantalising cafes.
In Orange you can simply enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas training specialist pathways, and hold a current fellowship with the College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM).
2. Extensive clinical experience in Emergency Medicine and management together with a credible reputation as a senior emergency medicine clinician.
3. Demonstrated clinical leadership including the ability to motivate, engage and influence clinicians to participate in improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of evidence based Models of Care and other related frameworks.
4. Demonstrated experience working in complex organisations with an understanding or priorities in the NSW Health system.
5. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
6. Proven ability to develop, deliver to and report on performance against Key Performance Indicators.
7. Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex information accurately and rapidly. Demonstrated ability to lead change and to work effectively within an executive team.
8. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
· Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
· For role related queries or questions contact Dr Denis Smith via email Denis.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 3700
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship to work in Australia and registered as a
Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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