Tuesday, October 28, 2025
NSW Health

Career Medical Officer - Grade 1/2 - Emergency Medicine

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Career Medical Officer Grade 1/2Remuneration: $70.20 - $104.59 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 19Requisition ID: REQ616573Applications Close: Sunday, 2 November 2025Career Medical Officer - Grade 1/2 - Emergency Medicine, Prince of Wales HospitalBenefitsA workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeingOrientation and supported transition into your new roleTargeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partnersDevelopment pathways that are aimed at career progressionUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leaveSalary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated LeasingCorporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family membersDiscounted Private Health InsuranceFor more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.The RoleThe primary purpose of the Career Medical Officer (CMO) is to provide independent, high level medical care, including responsibility for the assessment, investigation and initial management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department and admitted to inpatient wards. The CMO will be supervised by specialist staff, and provide supervision and support to junior medical staff in the Emergency Department.[For approved training sites: The position also serves to support the completion of the Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) or Emergency Medicine Diploma (EMD) through the Australian College of Emergency Medicine]SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.Where You'll be WorkingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre, providing excellent healthcare to south-eastern Sydney and specialist health and medical services to NSW.We have 450 inpatient beds and almost 3,000 staff. Each year we care for more than 64,000 patients in our Emergency Department.Our hospital is affiliated with various Universities and premier medical teaching facilities which enables our staff to provide excellence in healthcare in conjunction with our commitment to quality clinical teaching and leading medical research.The Emergency DepartmentOur Emergency Department is a 24-hour emergency service that cares for adults over 16 years of age who have a serious illness or injury and need immediate treatment. We aim to provide the best care possible to all patients who visit our ED. We use the NSW Health triage system to ensure we are treating those with the most urgent needs first.Click 'Apply for Job' to submit your resume and respond to the following selection criteria:MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration categoryAdvanced ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.Advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.Advanced organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self education.Demonstrated competency in clinical skills including advanced life support with ability to perform ALS procedures (including endotracheal intubation and insertion of central lines, arterial lines and intercostal catheters), interpreting patient history, physical examination, pathology, ECG and radiological investigations to diagnose simple and complex Emergency Medicine presentations.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact David Murphy on David.Murphy3@health.nsw.gov.auOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information For ApplicantsAn eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offerWe do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up WebsiteFor enquiries about the recruitment system or lodging your application through the recruitment portal, you can contact HealthShare NSW at hsnsw-hcmsystem@health.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 679 367.

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